England Confirm Playing XI for Third Ashes Test

England has officially announced the eleven players who will represent the nation in the upcoming third Ashes Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval.

The team sees one alteration, with Josh Tongue replacing Gus Atkinson as the visiting side seeks to narrow the series deficit.

Ben Stokes will continue his captaincy, and Will Jacks has secured his position in the XI after featuring in the second Test held in Brisbane.

The confirmed England XI is: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.

This match marks Tongue's return to Test cricket since England's narrow six-run defeat against India at The Oval in July. The 28-year-old fast bowler has claimed 31 wickets across his six Test appearances, including five against Australia in his sole match against them.

England currently trails the five-match Ashes series 2-0. The Adelaide Test, commencing on December 17th, is crucial for the team to keep their hopes of winning the series alive.

• Ashes Series Schedule:**
• First Test: Perth Stadium, November 21-22 (Australia won by eight wickets)
• Second Test: Gabba, December 4-7 (Australia won by eight wickets)
• Third Test: Adelaide Oval, December 17-21
• Fourth Test: MCG, December 26-30
• Fifth Test: SCG, January 4-8