England, under captain Ben Stokes, is determined not to repeat past mistakes by bowling first in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, especially after being down 2-0 in the series. Stokes referenced Nasser Hussain’s 2002 decision to bowl first, which led to a disastrous start against Australia. With high temperatures forecasted, England aims to improve their performance after struggling to last 80 overs in both previous Tests. Meanwhile, Australia welcomes back key players Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, showcasing their depth in fast bowling.
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