Ashes 2025-26: England Announce 16-Man Squad for Australia Tour
England have unveiled their power-packed 16-man squad for the 2025-26 Ashes Test series against Australia, signaling a fresh blend of experience and rising talents ready for the historic rivalry ahead. Led by Ben Stokes with Harry Brook serving as vice-captain, this lineup brings together explosive batters like Joe Root, Zak Crawley, and Ben Duckett, alongside a dynamic pace attack featuring Jofra Archer and Mark Wood. All-round capabilities come from Stokes, Jacob Bethell, and Will Jacks, while Jamie Smith is the designated wicket-keeper. England’s squad combines proven match-winners with emerging stars, aiming to reclaim the urn on Australian soil and entertain global cricket fans with high-quality Test cricket
| Role | Players |
| Batters | Harry Brook (Vice-captain), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root |
| Wicket-Keepers | Jamie Smith |
| Bowlers | Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, Mark Wood |
| All-rounders | Ben Stokes (Captain), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks |
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