The third Ashes Test between Australia and England got underway today at the Adelaide Oval as the hosts won the toss and opted to bat. Pat Cummins returned to lead Australia in this game, but Steve Smith, who was the stand-in captain in the first two matches, missed out despite being named in the playing XI on the eve of the Test match.
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