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Green's place in fifth Test team under the microscope

  • On Saturday morning, selectors kept the final Test XI undecided as team hierarchy wanted another look at the Sydney Cricket Ground wicket with the Test starting Sunday.
  • With the SCG deck showing a green tinge and limited sunlight, selectors are weighing Spinner Todd Murphy against all-rounders Beau Webster and Cameron Green.
  • Smith confirmed 13 or 14 players remain in contention one day before the toss, placing Cameron Green under pressure while Beau Webster awaits a possible call-up.
  • With Usman Khawaja retiring after the Sydney Test on Sunday and Nathan Lyon out injured, Steve Smith will be the oldest player alongside Scott Boland as World Test Championship points remain important.
  • Future‑first: With at least 20 matches before 2027, Australia Test team faces tours to South Africa and India, aiming for the 2027 World Test Championship final at Lord's.
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7NEWS Australia broke the news in Australia on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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