Australia batter Steve Smith was dominated out on the morning of the essential third Ashes Take a look at in opposition to England following signs of nausea and dizziness.

Smith was changed within the Australia line-up by Usman Khawaja.

The 36-year-old missed coaching on Monday due to sickness, then was struck within the groin when he batted within the nets on Tuesday morning.

A press release from Cricket Australia mentioned: “Over the previous few days he [Steve Smith] has been feeling unwell, with signs together with nausea and dizziness.

“He was assessed and monitored intently and was near being obtainable to play. Nonetheless, given the persistence of signs, a call was made to not proceed.

“He’s being handled for a possible vestibular problem. That is one thing Steve has skilled intermittently prior to now and is being managed accordingly. He’s anticipated to be obtainable for the Boxing Day Take a look at in Melbourne.”

Smith was on the outfield on the Adelaide Oval earlier than play started, solely to depart the stadium earlier than the toss befell.

“Steve has been feeling somewhat bit unwell over the previous couple of days,” mentioned Australia captain Pat Cummins.

“He gave it a crack this morning, however did not assume he was going to stand up for this one. He is headed off house.

“We’re fairly fortunate we have somebody like Usman who can step proper in.”

Khawaja, who was not noted of the Australia XI when it was named on Tuesday, is available in to take Smith’s place at quantity 4.

Australia, 2-0 up after wins within the first two Assessments, will retain the Ashes in the event that they keep away from defeat in Adelaide. The hosts received the toss and selected to bat first.