bug(TABLE): cell with mat-cell directive is missing role="cell" attribute

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Is this a regression?

• [X] Yes, this behavior used to work in the previous version

The previous version in which this bug was not present was

16.2.14

Description

When using mat-table and mat-cell it used to have role="cell" for each cell in the table. Now there is not role attribute in cell elements.

Reproduction

Reproduction link: https://v17.material.angular.io/components/table/examples You can check examples in 'Examples' tab on official docs website. Steps to reproduce:

1. Inspect any cell in table and you will find that there is no role="cell" attribute.

Previous version with expected behavior: https://v16.material.angular.io/components/table/examples Steps to reproduce:

1. Inspect any cell in table and you will find that there is role="cell" attribute.

Expected Behavior

Cell has role="cell" attribute.

Actual Behavior

Cell does not have role="cell" attribute.

Environment

• Angular: 17.3.12
• CDK/Material: 17.3.10
• Browser(s): Google Chrome
• Operating System (e.g. Windows, macOS, Ubuntu): Windows