Ashes: Australia Opt for All-Pace Attack in Boxing Day Test

Australia will field an all-pace attack for the Boxing Day Test against England in Melbourne due to a grassy pitch. Stand-in captain Steve Smith confirmed the omission of spinner Todd Murphy, prioritizing seam-friendly conditions at the MCG. This strategic decision marks a rare instance of Australia playing without a specialist spinner in a home Test.

• Australia omits specialist spinner Todd Murphy for Boxing Day Test.
• Decision driven by a 'grassy' and 'seam-friendly' Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch.
• Stand-in captain Steve Smith confirms an all-pace bowling attack.
• This is a significant strategic move for the high-stakes Ashes series.
• The Boxing Day Test against England begins on December 26 in Melbourne.
• Nathan Lyon's injury had initially led to Murphy's inclusion in the squad.

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