Australia Delays Boxing Day Test XI Amidst All-Pace Attack Plans

Australia has deferred naming its final playing XI for the Boxing Day Ashes Test until a final pitch assessment on Friday morning. Stand-in captain Steve Smith confirmed an all-pace attack at the MCG, with Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon out due to injury and management.

• Australia's Boxing Day Test XI remains unconfirmed until match day.
• An all-pace bowling attack is confirmed for the MCG Test.
• Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon are out for the remainder of the Ashes series.
• Steve Smith returns to captain Australia for the fourth Test.
• Pitch conditions at the MCG influenced the delayed selection decision.
• Australia has already secured the Ashes series with a 3-0 lead.

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