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Captain Stokes Set to Be Fit for Start of Ashes as England Announces 16-Man Squad

Sep 23, 2025: The England and Wales Cricket Board announced a 16-man squad for the Ashes, with Ben Stokes to captain and England saying he "remains on track" for the first Test in Perth.
After several injury returns, selectors opted for Mark Wood and Shoaib Bashir as part of a squad designed to reclaim the Ashes and win in Australia for the first time since 2011.
Selectors surprised observers by recalling Will Jacks, batting all-rounder and back-up spinner, despite his broken finger and last Test appearances in December 2022, ahead of Leach, Dawson and Ahmed.
With five Tests in seven weeks, England's pace-heavy selection faces fitness questions as Shoaib Bashir, Mark Wood and Ben Stokes all need to prove readiness.
Ahead of the Ashes, England will play a three-day warm-up against the England Lions at Lilac Hill from November 13, 2025, before the first Test, with eleven players lacking Australian Test experience.

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