Ashes: Australia Leads 2-0 as Adelaide Test Sees Cummins Return, Smith Out

Australia currently holds a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series, making it crucial for England to win the upcoming Adelaide Test. Pat Cummins made a return to the side, and Australia won the toss, opting to bat first. However, Steve Smith was unexpectedly ruled out of the match at the last moment.

In Australia’s innings, Usman Khawaja scored 82 runs while Alex Carey contributed a century with 106 runs. No other Australian batter managed a significant score. At the end of the day, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon remained at the crease.

For England, Jofra Archer claimed three wickets, keeping the contest alive.