MELBOURNE, Dec ‌26 (Reuters) - England won the toss ‌and elected to field first in ‌the fourth Ashes test against Australia in Melbourne on Friday.

Australia lead the five-test ‍series 3-0 after wins ‍in Perth, Brisbane ‌and Adelaide.

* Australia name fast bowler Jhye ‍Richardson ​in XI for first test since 2021/22 Ashes. ⁠He joins Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland ‌and Michael Neser in an all-pace attack.