Harry Brook named vice-captain as England announce squad for the Ashes 2025-26

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Published at :September 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM

Modified at :September 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM

ENG vs IND, England test cricket team 2025

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England will be captained by Ben Stokes in the Ashes 2025-26.

The England Cricket Team have announced their squad for the upcoming Ashes 2025-26 series against the Australian Cricket Team. The much-anticipated series between the teams will be played from 21st November to 8th January down under.

England will be captained by Ben Stokes in the Ashes 2025, while the main highlight of the squad was Harry Brook being named as the vice-captain. Ollie Pope was sacked as the deputy of Stokes and it came as a surprise as he was the vice-captain in the last series against India and also captained the team in last test in the absence of Stokes.

Fast bowler Mark Wood, who missed the tests against India, is also back in the side. This will be a massive boost for the side as his pace and experience will be extremely important for England as they eye their first Ashes win down under in a while.

Also returning to the England test side are seamer Matthew Potts and batting all-rounder Will Jacks. While the fast bowler last featured in December 2024 against New Zealand, Jacks made his debut for England in tests in December 2022 against Pakistan.

Spinner Shoaib Bashir will also be making his return following injury. He missed the last few games of the series against India due to a finger injury. Skipper Ben Stokes is also recovering from the shoulder injury, which he sustained against India ahead of the last test, and is expected to be fit for the Ashes 2025-26.

England squad for the Ashes 2025-26

Harry Brook, Joe Root, England test cricket team — England’s Joe Root and Harry Brook during day four of the Third Rothesay Men’s Test at Lord’s, London. Picture date: Sunday July 13, 2025. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images)

Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brook (vice-captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Mark Wood.

England’s schedule for Australia tour

13-15 November 2025: England Men v England Lions (Warm-up) – Perth

21-25 November 2025: England Men v Australia Men, 1st Ashes Test – Perth

29-30 November 2025: England Men v Prime Minister’s XI – Canberra

4-8 December 2025: England Men v Australia Men, 2nd Ashes Test – Brisbane

17-21 December 2025: England Men v Australia Men, 3rd Ashes Test – Adelaide

25-30 December 2025: England Men v Australia Men, 4th Ashes Test – Melbourne

4-8 January 2025: England Men v Australia Men, 5th Ashes Test – Sydney

Who will lead England in the Ashes 2025-26?

England will be captained by Ben Stokes in the Ashes 2025-26.

When will the Ashes 2025-26 begin?

The Ashes 2025-26 will begin on 21st November.

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Ankitjit Singh

Ankitjit Singh is a dedicated sports journalist whose childhood dream was to play cricket—now, he serves the game through his work. With over three years of experience in reporting, writing, and editing, he brings deep insight to his coverage. A journalism graduate from Delhi University, Ankitjit’s passion for cricket took root during his college days and continues to drive his career.