Follow live updates from the third Ashes Test in Adelaide as England seek to fight back from 2-0 down against Australia.

Christmas is a special time of year. The family gathered around, with the sound of carols from King’s College, Cambridge floating through the home as champagne and conversation flow, and the turkey roasting in the oven.

ADELAIDE, Dec 17 - Usman Khawaja proved reports of his demise as an international cricketer were greatly exaggerated as he scored a defiant half-century on Wednesday ‍to ​steady Australia on day one of the third ‍Ashes test against England.

Usman Khawaja comes in to bat at number four for Australia in Adelaide after Steve Smith ruled out before the coin toss on eve of third Test starting with illness; England must win in Adelaide to have

The end feels nigh as Australia exploited the conditions expertly on day three at the Gabba to leave England in a near hopeless position

Usman Khawaja has fallen agonisingly short of a famous Ashes century, but may have revived his Test career with a remarkable comeback innings in Adelaide.

Australia host England in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide - follow live scores, radio commentary, video highlights and updates.

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