Stokes To Lead England Against Arch-Rivals Australia
England have unveiled a power-packed 16-man squad for the upcoming Ashes series, with Ben Stokes set to captain the side despite recovering from a recent shoulder injury. The series, beginning on 21 November in Perth, promises to be a fiery contest as England seek to reclaim the urn from Australia.
Big Returns Bolster Squad
England’s selectors have welcomed back key players, including Shoaib Bashir, who has recovered from a finger injury, and Mark Wood, who rejoins the red-ball setup after overcoming a knee issue. Both are expected to add depth and versatility to England’s bowling attack.
Full Ashes Squad
The squad features a blend of experience and emerging talent, highlighted by Joe Root, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, and Harry Brook alongside fresh inclusions like Jacob Bethell.
Ashes Squad: Ben Stokes (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Mark Wood.
White-Ball Tour Precedes Ashes
Before the Ashes, England will travel to New Zealand for a limited-overs series. Harry Brook has been named captain for both ODIs and T20Is, with Jos Buttler also included in the squads. The tour begins on 18 October and will serve as vital preparation for the squad ahead of the high-pressure Ashes.
ODI Squad: Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Luke Wood.
T20I Squad: Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood.
A Fierce Battle Awaits
The Ashes will be played across five iconic venues: Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. England’s mix of returning stars and exciting prospects sets the stage for an intense contest as they aim to outplay Australia on their home turf.
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