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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Harry Latham-Coyle

DARK SECRETS: Return of captain pat cummins leaves australia facing key selection decisions for third ashes test | Rare Historical Photos

Pat Cummins will captain Australia in Adelaide - (Getty Images)

Australia have confirmed that Pat Cummins will return to captain the side in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide – and in the process, creating a significant selection decision.

Cummins missed the first two Tests of the series as the hosts took a cautious approach with his return from a back issue that first flared up on the tour of the West Indies in July.

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