England have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming Ashes in Australia, which kickstarts on November 21. Harry Brook has been named as the vice-captain of the team that sees the likes of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer returning.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced its squad for the upcoming Ashes in Australia. White-ball captain Harry Brook has been promoted as vice-captain of the Test team for the Ashes series, replacing Ollie Pope. Meanwhile, Mark Wood and Jofra Archer have been included in the 16-member side that will face the Aussies in the five Tests, which start from November 21.
“Harry Brook has been confirmed as Englandโs vice-captain for the Ashes tour, replacing Ollie Pope. Durham fast bowler Mark Wood returns to the Test squad following his recovery from a left knee injury,” the ECB wrote in a statement.ย
“Somerset spinner Shoaib Bashir is available again after recovering from the finger injury sustained during the home series against India,” it added.
England’s squad for Ashes 2025/26:
Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brook (vice-captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Mark Wood.
More to follow…