AS: England declares 16 -member team, this legend return to three years

New -Delhi, September 23 (IANS). England announced their team for the AS 2025-26 against Australia. A team of 16 members was announced for the five test series. Ben Stokes is the captain, while the Vice Captain received the responsibility of Harry Brook. The English team visits Australia for the Ashes series in November. Matthew Pots and Will Jacks were named in the 16 -member team for the Ashes. Jacks are currently suffering from a finger injury. The ECB is confident that it will fit before the Ashes series. Jacques last played a Test match against Pakistan in December 2022. He turns to the Test team after three years. Jacques is a real bowling option and is a real batsman. The fast bowler Matthew Pots last played the Test match for England against New Zealand in December 2024. Pots acted brilliantly in the provincial season. For Durham, he took 28 wickets in ten County Championship matches. England’s team also has a fast bowler Mark Wood. He returned to the team after recovering from the left knee injury. Shoaib Bashir also made a place in the team by recovering from an injury. Apart from Captain Ben Stokes as an experienced batsman in the team, Joe Root, Jack Croly, Ben Docket and Oli Pope are. In addition, wicketkeeper Jamie Smith will also be dominated. Apart from Mark Wood and Matthew Pot, the English team also consists of Jofra Archer, which will lead bowling quickly. Bridan Cars, Gas Atkinson, Josh Tung will also strengthen the fast bowling. At the same time, Shoaib Bashir receives support from Jacques, Root and Jacob Bethal in Spin Bowling. The first Test of the Ashes series will be played in Perth from November 21, the second Test will be played in Brisbane from December 4, the third Test of December 17 in Adelaide, the fourth Test of December 26 in Melbourne and the fifth Test of January 4 in Sydney. English Group for Ashes Series 2025-26: -Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brooke (Vice-Qetan), Jack Croly, Jo Route, Jacob Bethel, Oli Pope, Ben Docket, Gas Atkinson, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), wickets Jacks, Josh Tong, Mark Wood. -Ians pack