The England men’s selection panel confirm a 16 member squad for the much anticipated 2025/26 Ashes series in Australia, st to begin this November The announcement reflects a blend of established names, exciting young prospects and some important returns from injury.
Harry Brook Elevated as a vice captain
One of the most notable development is Harry Brook appointment as vice captain replacing Ollie pope in the leadership group. Brook ,who has become a key figure in England batting order across formats,has been rewarded for consistency and temperament. His elevation highlights England strategy to groom him as a future leader.
Key Returns
The bowling attack sees significant reinforcements. Mark wood makes his long awaited comeback after recovering from a left knee injury that kept him out of action earlier this year. His express pace will be crucial on the fast and bouncy pitches of Australia.
Shoaib Bashir , the Promising spinner also returns following a finger injury sustained during the home series against India.
Matthew Potts has been recalled, having last featured in December 2024 against Newzealand. His ability to extract movement make him a reliable addition to the seam unit.
Will Jacks, the versatile Surrey All – rounder ,earns a return to the test side after last playing in December 2022 against Pakistan. Currently nursing a broken finger that rules him out of the white ball series in New Zealand,he is expected to regain full fitness before the Ashes begains.
England Ashes squad 2025/26
Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook (vc), Jofra Archer, Gud Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, will Jacks, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jaime Smith, Josh Tongue,Mark wood
Ashes Match schedule 2025/26
1st Test – 21-25 November – 8:00 Am (IST)
2nd Test – 4-8 December – 10:00 Am (IST)
3rd Test – 17-21 December – 5:00 Am (IST)
4th Test – 26-30 December – 5:00 Am (IST)
5th Test – 4-8 January – 5:00 Am (IST)
England have name their ODI and T20 Squad tour of Newzealand
ODI Squad
Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed , Jofra Archer Sonny Baker,Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Jaime Overtone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jaime Smith, Luke wood
T20 Squad
Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker,Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell,Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Jordon Cox, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jaime overtone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke wood
Match schedule ODI and T20
1st- T20- 18 October – 11:45 Am (IST)
2nd -T20 – 20 October -11:45 Am (IST)
3rd- T20 – 23 October – 11:45 Am (IST)
1st- ODI – 26 October – 6:30 Am (IST)
2nd – ODI -29 October – 6:30 Am (IST)
3rd- ODI – 1 November – 6:30 Am (IST)