Overview
- Ben Stokes said he has “done all the talking” after “raw” team discussions and wants players to show fight in every situation.
- England confirmed one change for Adelaide: Josh Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson, with Will Jacks kept ahead of specialist spinner Shoaib Bashir for batting depth.
- The tourists trail 2-0 after consecutive eight‑wicket defeats and must win to keep the Ashes alive, with a 17‑match winless run in Australia hanging over them.
- Harry Brook acknowledged “bad” dismissals in the first two Tests and said he will rein in his risk-taking to better manage pressure.
- Australia have recalled Nathan Lyon, sharpening the spin focus on a pitch expected to offer assistance for slow bowling.