Australia's Smith out of third Test with illness
Published: 12/16/2025

Australia's Steve Smith was replaced by Usman Khawaja for the third Ashes Test against England due to symptoms of nausea and dizziness. Smith missed training due to illness and was hit in the groin during practice, leading to his last-minute withdrawal. Despite his absence, Australia remains in a strong position to retain the Ashes, with Khawaja stepping in as the replacement.



