Steve Smith drops spin, backs 4-quick all-pace attack on green MCG pitch in 4th Ashes Test

Australian stand-in captain Steve Smith opted for an all-pace attack for the fourth Ashes Test against England, with the hosts yet to settle on their Playing XI. Smith announced the final 12 for the fourth Test after Australia’s last training session on Thursday and said selectors would assess the “quite furry” MCG pitch again on Friday morning before finalising their pace attack, with Michael Neser, Brendan Doggett, and returning quick Jhye Richardson vying for the final two places....