Australia look set to begin the Ashes as Test world champions as they made light of missed opportunities to move into a winning position on day three against India.
Steve Smith insists Australia are fully focused on the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India, starting at the Oval on Wednesday, before turning their attention to the Ashes.
Australia pace bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the World Test Championship final against India at the Kia Oval – little more than a week before the Ashes begins.
Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami hold the keys for India when they face Australia in the WTC Final, according to legend Ricky Pointing.
India have called up uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan to their squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia following an injury to KL Rahul.
India have recalled batter Ajinkya Rahane for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, with Shreyas Iyer ruled out through injury.