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Usman Khawaja was left out of Australia’s 12-man squad for this week’s fourth Ashes Test against England.
Steve Smith replenishes Khawaja, who batted at number three throughout the series but handled an average of merely 20.33 from his six innings.
Smith missed the third Test at Headingley.
Marnus Labuschagne keeps his place after three.
Starc, who was the top wicket taker in the World Cup this season, impressed against Derbyshire at Australia’s tour game carrying seven wickets. He is likely to contend with Peter Siddle for a place at the assault, with James Pattinson rested.
Although holders Australia will retain the Ashes when they win both of the two Tests the five-match string is level at 1-1 after England’s epic one-wicket success at Headingley.
The fourth Test begins on Wednesday.
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