Australia's regular captain Pat Cummins will not play in the fourth Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The decision was made to rest Cummins and avoid aggravating a back injury, especially after Australia secured the Ashes series by winning the first three matches. Head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed Cummins is out for the remainder of the series. Jhye Richardson, Michael Neser, and Steve Smith have been included in the Australian lineup for this match.