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The Ashes | 4th Test: With nothing to lose, England eye consolation in Sydney

Australia have already taken a 3-0 unassailable lead in the Ashes series against England and the two teams will now lock horns in the fourth Test in Sydney. England have faced some issues with their batting on this tour and in fact have got bundled out for 68 in Melbourne. Moreover, if the numbers are to be believed, only Dawid Malan and captain Joe Root who have shown some resistance. Well, all said and done, the two units have announced their final XI for this penultimate game and surprisingly, the visitors haven’t really made any changes in their batting line. While England have faced struggles on the field, they have been on the back foot off it as well. Four coaches including the head coach Chris Silverwood have been in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19. Match Details Match: AUS vs ENG, 4th Test, The Ashes, 2021-22 Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2022 - Sunday, January 09, 2022 Time: 5:00 AM (Jan 05) Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Telecast: Sony Sports Network Pitch Report The track in Sydney is likely to assist the batters but the spinners might also have something on offer on the final two days of the match. So, if you win the toss, elect to bat first and try to pile up a big total. Team News Australia: Usman Khawaja has been included in the XI in place of Travis Head for this encounter. The home side has only made one change as Josh Hazlewood and Jhye Richardson are still recovering from injury. "It's no secret that if Joshy Hazlewood was available then he was going to play," Cummins said. "He's been just a brilliant bowler for us for a long period of time. "We gave Josh every chance we could, just felt like he couldn't bowl at full tilt yesterday. We're still hoping he'll be right for Hobart.” England: England on the other side, have also made one tweak in their bowling department as Stuart Broad has returned and he will replace Ollie Robinson who has been ruled out of the Test match with a shoulder niggle. "We felt like it was too much of a risk to go in with a couple of lads who are carrying niggles," England's assistant coach, Graham Thorpe, said. "So, therefore, it was right to bring Stuart back in." Playing XI Australia: Marcus Harris, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland England: Haseeb Hameed, Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Mark Wood, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, Jimmy Anderson Fantasy XI Jos Buttler, David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Haseeb Hameed, Ben Stokes (VC), Cameron Green, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon (C), James Anderson

The Ashes | Australia persist with Scott Boland, replace Head with Usman Khawaja for Sydney Test

Australia have announced their playing XI for the fourth Test of the ongoing Ashes series and have continued to put faith in Scott Boland’s seam bowling abilities. It was being wondered if Bolland will be made a one-Test wonder for his six-wicket haul at the MCG but return to fitness of other pacers such as Josh Hazlewood and Jhye Richardson for the Sydney Test. Hazelwood suffered a side strain in the first Test of the series in Brisbane and continues to be sidelined from the playing XI. Richardson played the second Test of the series at his place and picked a five-wicket haul in the second innings of the Day-Night Test. Apart from the third pacer’s slot alongside the skipper Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, Australia have also earmarked Usman Khwaja as the replacement from Travis Head. The South Australian tested positive for Covid-19 in Melbourne and was ruled out of the fourth Test. Australia lead the series 3-0 and have already retained the Ashes while England will be eager to make a strong comeback in the final two Tests of the series and salvage some pride.

1st Test | Day 4: Ebadot Hossain rattles NZ as Ban inch closer to creating history

Bangladesh have inched closer to making history against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. The hosts are tottering at 147/5, leading by just 17 runs in the second innings at the end of the fourth day. New Zealand started off the second innings in a disappointing manner and were 63/2 when Will Young and Ross Taylor tried to steady the ship for the side. The two batters stitched a partnership of 73 runs for the third wicket before Young was sent back to the pavilion for 69 by Ebdot Hossain. Taylor though was unbeaten at 37 at stumps but the Kiwis lost a couple of more wickets during the course as Hossain ripped through the batting line up. He has already picked up four wickets. For New Zealand, it was Sachin Ravindra (6*) along with Taylor who was still at the crease. Earlier, Bangladesh began the proceedings from their overnight score of 401/6 and posted 458 before getting bowled out. Mominul top-scored for his side with 88 while Liton Das struck 86. Apart from these two, Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Shanto had also notched up a fifty each and Mehidy Hasan chipped in with 47. For the hosts, Trent Boult scalped a four-fer and Wagner had three scalps to his name.

The Ashes | 4th Test: Stuart Broad returns back to England's playing XI, Ollie Robinson ruled out

England have included fast bowler Stuart Broad while Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of the fourth Test due to a shoulder niggle. "We felt like it was too much of a risk to go in with a couple of lads who are carrying niggles," England's assistant coach, Graham Thorpe, said. "So, therefore, it was right to bring Stuart back in." England have struggled both on and off the field. While they have suffered defeats in the first three Ashes Tests, four coaches including the head coach Chris Silverwood have been in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19. Thorpe believes that getting the players in the right frame of mind is important at the moment. "I hope we've got a couple of caged tigers coming into this match, Ben being one of them and Stuart Broad another," Thorpe said. "Getting the players into the right frame of mind is important. I think they want put in a performance for themselves and collectively for the team." The penultimate clash is slated to take place in Sydney from January 5, 2022. Squad: Haseeb Hameed, Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Mark Wood, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, Jimmy Anderson.