US EditionEngland Drop Ollie Pope for Boxing Day Test, Jofra Archer Ruled Out of Ashes 2025-26
- Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remaining Ashes series due to a side strain, as confirmed by the England team statement.
- Ollie Pope has been dropped for the fourth Test against Australia after poor performance, with Jacob Bethell taking his place at number three for his Ashes debut.
- Ben Duckett retained his spot despite low runs, while England is down 3-0 in the series.
- Captain Ben Stokes expressed concern about player morale due to scrutiny over performance and behavior during the tour.
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Archer Injury: England's Ashes hopes dashed as Archer exits, Pope dropped for Boxing Day Test. Surrey seamer Gus Atkinson will replace Archer in an England side down 3-0 in the five-Test series
During the Ashes 2025-26 trophy, English players have been embroiled in alcohol scandal allegations and Joffra Archer has been ruled out of the series.
England Face Major Setback As Jofra Archer Ruled Out Of Ashes Series With Side Strain
England pace spearhead Jofra Archer was ruled out of the rest of the Ashes series Wednesday with a side strain while batsman Ollie Pope was axed for the fourth Test against Australia.
BREAKING: Spinner snubbed as Aussies unleash all-pace attack for Boxing Day Test
Australian stand-in captain Steve Smith has confirmed that spinner Todd Murphy won’t play the Boxing Day clash at the MCG, with the hosts set to unleash an all-pace attack for the fourth Ashes Test against England.
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