Cricket’s fiercest rivalry is about to ignite once more. The 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes series is just around the corner, and England are heading Down Under with firepower, form, and unfinished business.
After a thrilling Test summer at home – capped by a dramatic, hard-fought series against India – the Three Lions are locked in and laser-focused on reclaiming the urn in Australia.
England’s Squad: Battle-Tested, Bold, and Hungry
England fans were gripped by the 2025 Test series against India, a rollercoaster contest full of high drama, including a last-over victory and a nerve-shredding 6-run win at The Oval. The rise of explosive young talent and game-changing partnerships made it one of the most talked-about series in recent memory.
Now, the attention shifts to Australia – and England’s squad is primed for the challenge.
Ben Stokes leads from the front once again, with Harry Brook stepping up as vice-captain. Speedsters Mark Wood and Jofra Archer return to inject serious pace, while Shoaib Bashir receives the backing of the England hierarchy once again. Versatile all-rounder Will Jacks comes in to offer balance and depth, while Joe Root will be determined to finally leave his mark on Australian soil.
Full England Ashes Squad
Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (vc), Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Mark Wood
2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes fixtures & UK times
Mark your calendars and set your alarms – the Ashes are about to deliver five unmissable Tests, each packed with drama, rivalry, and history in the making.
21–25 Nov – 1st NRMA Insurance Test – Perth Stadium, Perth (2.30am)
4–8 Dec – 2nd NRMA Insurance Test (day/night) – Gabba, Brisbane (4.30am)
17–21 Dec – 3rd NRMA Insurance Test – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (12am)
25–30 Dec – 4th Test – 4th NRMA Insurance Test – MCG, Melbourne (11.30pm)
3–8 Jan – 5th NRMA Insurance Test – SCG, Sydney (11.30pm)
2025/26 Ashes – What to watch for
- Can Ben Stokes lead England to their first Ashes win in Australia since 2010/11?
- Will Harry Brook cement his reputation as the next great English batter?
- Can England’s revamped bowling attack handle Aussie conditions?
- Is this the redemption tour for Jofra Archer?
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