Australia’s 15-man squad for next week’s third Ashes Test features just one notable addition — captain Pat Cummins, who is set to bolster the pace attack when the series resumes in Adelaide.

Selectors retained a larger squad to maintain flexibility ahead of the Dec. 17 match, with Cummins and off-spinner Nathan Lyon both expected to return to the starting XI. Australia leads the five-Test series 2-0 and needs only a draw at Adelaide Oval to retain the Ashes.

Cummins has been sidelined since Australia’s 3-0 sweep of the West Indies in July, when he began experiencing the back soreness that kept him out of the opening two Tests. Lyon, who was unexpectedly dropped for the team’s eight-wicket win at the Gabba, has been cleared to play and is set to reunite with the attack.

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The remaining fitness concern is opener Usman Khawaja, who is recovering from a back complaint. The 38-year-old remains optimistic about being available, though it is uncertain whether he will reclaim his spot. In his absence, Travis Head partnered Jake Weatherald in Brisbane, scoring 33 and 22 after his match-winning century in Perth.

Australia squad: Pat Cummins (captain), Steve Smith, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster.

Source: AP