Khawaja left out for Stokes' most 'important game'
Published: 12/16/2025

England faces a must-win situation in the third Ashes Test against Australia, with Ben Stokes declaring it the most crucial game of his tenure as captain. Australia opts not to recall Usman Khawaja but welcomes back Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon. With England needing a victory to stay in contention for the urn, the pressure is on Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum, and managing director Rob Key, while Australia aims to build on their 2-0 lead after bolstering their bowling attack.



