16 players will represent England in the Ashes 2025-26 starting. The England and Wales Cricket Board announced the squad. Ben Stokes will lead the team. Harry Brook is the new vice-captain, replacing Ollie Pope. England last won the Ashes in 2015. Mark Wood returns after recovering from a knee injury. Shoaib Bashir is back from a finger injury. Matthew Potts and Will Jacks join the squad. Stokes is recovering from a shoulder injury but may play. The first Test will be at Perth Stadium. England aims to reclaim the urn from Australia. (Updated 23 Sep 2025, 21:14 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 16 players will represent England in the Ashes 2025-26 starting
- The England and Wales Cricket Board announced the squad
- Ben Stokes will lead the team