Cricket's oldest and most trusted Ashes is returning to thrill the world in 2025-26. The five-match Test series, to be played on Australian soil from November 21, 2025, to January 8, 2026, will not only be a battle of bat and ball, but also a battle for honor, history, and the ultimate.
Australia looks as strong as ever at home. The team will be led by Steve Smith, who has been in excellent form in recent months. However, injuries have dealt an early blow to the Australian team. Fast bowler Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first Test, giving Smith the captaincy.
England will be looking to win its first Ashes series in Australia since 2010-11 when Ben Stokes' team, led by stand-in captain Steve Smith, takes on a weakened home team at Perth Stadium on Friday. Steve Smith announced the Australian playing XI a day before the match, confirming the selection of two new players for the Perth Test.
Brendan Doggett will make his Test debut. Scott Boland is also included in the playing XI. Doggett's inclusion marks the first time there will be two Indigenous players in the Australian men's Test team.
Smith said in the press conference, It's good to see the depth in the squad. We know what Scotty Boland can do, and Doggett is in great form at the moment.
Australia vs England Head-to-Head Record in Tests
- Matches played: 361
- Australia: 152
- England: 112
- Drawn: 97
- Last result: England beat Australia by 49 runs (The Oval, 2023)
- Last series result: England 2-2 Australia (2023)
- Most runs (Australia)*: Steve Smith: 3,417
- Most runs (England)*: Joe Root: 2,428
- Most wickets (Australia)*: Nathan Lyon: 110
- Most wickets (England)*: Mark Wood & Ben Stokes: 41
Ashes 2025-26: Squad
Australia squad: Steve Smith (captain), Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Jake Weatherold, Cameron Green, Bo Webster, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc
England squad: Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (captain), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Ollie Pope, Jamie Smith, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, Mark Wood
Where to watch Ashes 2025-26 live in India?
Indian viewers will be able to watch the Ashes 2025-26 live on the Star Sports network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
The Ashes, 2025-26 Schedule
Venue - Perth Stadium
ENGVenue - The Gabba
ENGVenue - Adelaide Oval
ENGVenue - Melbourne Cricket Ground
ENGVenue - Sydney Cricket Ground
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