Updates as the tourists seek to keep series hopes alive
Steve Smith ruled out at last minute; Usman Khawaja recalled
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Righto, time for the toss…
“Morning Daniel, (it’s approaching 7am in Western Australia),” opens Karris Evans. “Fox Cricket noted an hour ago that Smith got a head knock in training this morning, so possible concussion has ruled him out.”
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