England’s Ashes 2025 Squad: England have officially named a formidable 16-member squad for the highly anticipated five-match Ashes series, set to kick off on November 21 in Perth. Led by Ben Stokes, the squad reflects a strong blend of experience and fresh energy as the team gears up for one of the most storied rivalries in cricket.
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The Ashes series will form a crucial part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle, with valuable points up for grabs. Stokes, who missed the final Test against India earlier this year due to a shoulder injury, continues his recovery and is expected to be fit in time to lead the side Down Under.
One of the notable developments is the return of spinner Shoaib Bashir and express pacer Mark Wood to the red-ball setup. Both bowlers add serious depth to England’s attack – Wood with his pace and experience, and Bashir with his growing reputation as a promising spin option in longer formats.
The selection reflects England’s intent to go full throttle in Australia, aiming to reclaim the Ashes with a well-rounded squad that can adapt to pace-friendly conditions.
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In addition to the Test squad, England also unveiled their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming white-ball series in New Zealand, which will act as a precursor to the Ashes. The limited-overs tour is expected to give the team momentum and allow key players to acclimatize to Southern Hemisphere conditions.
With a packed calendar ahead, England’s approach looks aggressive and strategic – balancing workload while keeping an eye on World Test Championship points and building white-ball form for future ICC events.
Cricket fans can expect a fiery few months as England lock horns first with New Zealand, then with their age-old rivals in one of cricket’s greatest battles – the Ashes.
England’s Ashes 2025 squad:
Ben Stokes (c), 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.
