Aus coach says 'spin important'; team goes without spinner in Sydney

With senior off-spinner Nathan Lyon ruled out because of a hamstring injury, Australia chose not to play a specialist spinner in Sydney. This marked the first time since 1888 that Australia fielded an all-pace attack at the SCG. It was also the third occasion in the ongoing Ashes series that Australia opted for only fast bowlers.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ashes/ashes-australia-coach-says-spin-bowling-incredibly-important-as-team-goes-without-spinner-in-sydney-test/articleshow/126334108.cms