The Ashes 2025/26

[exiledclaseboy]

May as well get the thread started ready now autumn is upon us.

The squad.

Ben Stokes (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (vice-captain), Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Josh Tongue, Mark Wood.

The schedule

November

21-25 1st Test, Perth (Optus Stadium) (02:30 GMT)

December

4-8 2nd Test, Brisbane (d/n) (04:30 GMT)

17-21 3rd Test, Adelaide (00:00 GMT)

26-30 4th Test, Melbourne (23:30 GMT, 25-29 Dec)

January

4-8 5th Test, Sydney (23:30 GMT, 3-7 Jan)

Let’s get it on.

 

[exiledclaseboy]

An excellent preview by the BBC’s outstanding Stephan Shemilt.

Ashes 2025: 'England's bowling attack their most hostile since 1970-71'

England have got the hostile bowling attack of their dreams for this winter's Ashes series in Australia, writes Stephan Shemilt.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Swanjaxs]

5-0

 

[Muteswan]

An excellent preview by the BBC’s outstanding Stephan Shemilt.

Ashes 2025: 'England's bowling attack their most hostile since 1970-71'

England have got the hostile bowling attack of their dreams for this winter's Ashes series in Australia, writes Stephan Shemilt.

www.bbc.co.uk

As long as they can all stay fit.

 

[exiledclaseboy]

5-0

Don’t be ridiculous

 

[Swanjaxs]

Don’t be ridiculous

To Australia cobber

 

[exiledclaseboy]

To Australia cobber

Previous post stands

 

[jackharris]

England Ashes squad: Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Harry Brook, Mark Wood - profiles & stats

BBC Sport profiles each of the 16 players named in England's squad for the five-Test Ashes against Australia from 21 August.

www.bbc.co.uk