England’s cricket team is gearing up for an exciting winter ahead, with fresh squads announced for the blockbuster five-Test Ashes series against Australia and a white-ball tour of New Zealand. Fans are buzzing about Ben Stokes captaining the Ashes side as he bounces back from a shoulder injury that sidelined him during the recent India series.
The Ashes squad blends seasoned stars and rising talents, spotlighting the return of spinner Shoaib Bashir after a finger injury cut short his India tour at Lord’s, and fast bowler Mark Wood, who’s recovered from a left knee issue. This series kicks off England’s next chapter in the World Test Championship, following their nail-biting five-Test clash with India this summer.
Before heading Down Under, England will take on New Zealand in three T20Is and three ODIs starting October 18. Harry Brook steps up as captain for both formats, leading a dynamic group. The ODI lineup features big names like Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, and Jofra Archer. For the T20Is, expect a lively mix of veterans and newcomers, including Phil Salt, Jordan Cox, and Luke Wood.
Here’s the full breakdown of the squads:
Ashes squad vs. Australia:
Ben Stokes (captain), 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.
ODI squad vs. New Zealand:
Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Luke Wood.
T20I squad vs. New Zealand:
Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood.
Mark your calendars for the action-packed schedule:
New Zealand Tour:
- 1st T20I: October 18, Christchurch
- 2nd T20I: October 20, Christchurch
- 3rd T20I: October 23, Auckland
- 1st ODI: October 26, Mount Maunganui
- 2nd ODI: October 29, Hamilton
- 3rd ODI: November 1, Wellington
Ashes Series in Australia:
- 1st Test: November 21–25, Perth
- 2nd Test: December 4–8, Brisbane
- 3rd Test: December 17–21, Adelaide
- 4th Test: December 25–29, Melbourne
- 5th Test: January 3–7, 2026, Sydney
With Stokes at the helm and key players firing on all cylinders, England looks set for a thrilling Ashes battle—could this be the series that reignites the rivalry?
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