December 23, 2025 10:03 AM
Murphy, Richardson named in Australia’s Boxing Day Test squad; Lyon to undergo surgery
Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson have been added to Australia’s 15-member squad for the fourth Ashes Test, starting on December 26. Murphy edged out Matt Kuhnemann and Corey Rocchiccioli to replace Nathan Lyon, with the veteran off-spinner set to undergo surgery on his injured hamstring. Murphy has featured seven times at Test level for Australia, with his most recent appearance coming earlier this year against Sri Lanka in Galle. Australia confirmed on Tuesday that Nathan Lyon will undergo ...