The 2025-26 Ashes series will be played between Australia and England from 21 November. This historic test series of five matches will start from 21st November, while the final match will be played from 4th January 2026. England has announced a 12-member team for the first test of the Ashes series. England has included five fast bowlers in the team along with off-spinner Shoaib Bashir.

The first test match is to be played between Australia and England in Perth. In such a situation, the picture of England’s playing eleven has also become almost clear. Perth is expected to get momentum and bounce. In such a situation, the English team can only stick to its strategy of relying on fast bowling attack. The England team has players like Mark Wood, Joffra Archer, Gus Atkinson, captain Ben Stokes and Brydon Carse, who can bowl at a speed of 90 miles per hour.

History of Ashes Series

The Ashes series started in the year 1882. Since then, a total of 345 matches have been played between Australia and England under this historic series, in which Australia has won 142 matches, while England has won 110 matches.

England’s 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test- Ben Duckett, Jack Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer and Shoaib Bashir.

Full schedule of 2025-26 Ashes series

First Test, November 21 – Perth, 8:00 AM IST

Second Test, December 4 – Brisbane, 9:30 am IST

Third Test, December 17 – Adelaide, 5:30 am IST

Fourth Test, December 26 – Melbourne, 5:30 am IST

Fifth Test from January 4 – Sydney, 5:30 am IST

Where to watch live in India?

Indian viewers will be able to watch the live telecast of Ashes 2025-26 on Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app and website.

The fifth Test match will be played between India and England at Kennington Oval from 31 July. This is the last match of the Test series. The host is 2–1 in the England series. Earlier, England has suffered a big shock. Captain Ben Stokes is not playing the fifth Test. When England announced the playing XI, everyone was surprised to see the name of Stokes in it. Now Stokes has responded to missing the fifth Test.

I am very disappointed- Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes said, “This is a matter of assessing the risk-profit. The risk was so high that it could not be harmed by the current situation. I did not want so, and I do not expect any of my players to risk such injury. I will start rehabilitation and I will focus on whatever I want to do.

Stokes hopes that he will be fully fit in six to seven weeks before the Ashes in Australia. Stokes looked disappointed at not playing in the last Test match, but his funny tone remained intact. He said, this is a muscle injury, which I cannot pronounce because I do not know how to say (smiling). We took as much time as possible to take this decision.

Stokes told why not play as a batsman

Stokes further said, “I came here to see if I could play as a batsman or not. The possibility of bowling was over only after the results of the scan.

When Stokes was asked if he could manage the burden of his work in a different way, he refused. He said, “No, not at all. When I am on the field, I play to win and give my best. If I think there is a moment in the match where I have to puff everything, I will do this because this team matters a lot to me. Playing for England means to win, win to me.”

England captain Ben Stokes is out of the fifth Test against India. Now the question is arising in the minds of the fans, why Ben Stokes is not playing the fifth Test against India. Well, here you will get the answer. Let me tell you that if you are thinking that the Stokes has any kind of ban or the England and Wales Cricket Board has taken some kind of action, then you are completely wrong.

England cricket has also given the reason for not playing Ben Stokes on social media. England Cricket wrote on X, “Ben Stokes will not play in the last match of the Test series against India, as he has a right shoulder injury. Due to this injury he will not play in the fifth Test.”

Fifth Test between India and England from tomorrow (Thursday)

The fifth and final match of the Test series between India and England will be played tomorrow i.e. on Thursday, 31 July at Kennington Oval, London. England have announced their playing XI for this Test 24 or not 24 hours in advance. In place of Ben Stokes, Deputy captain Oli Pope will captain the fifth Test against India. England is ahead 2–1 in the series. In such a situation, India will have to win this test to avoid the series defeat.

A total of 4 players including Jofra Archer

Let us know that not only Ben Stokes has been out of the England team for the fifth Test, but Jofra Archer, Bridan Cars and Liam Dawson have also been excluded. These four are included in Jacob Bethal, Gas Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tung playing XI.

England’s playing XI for the fifth Test- Jack Croly, Ben Docket, Oli Pope (Captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Betle, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Gas Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tung.

England have announced their playing XI for the fifth Test against India. Surprisingly, captain Ben Stokes is out of the team. Oli Pope will captain the fifth Test in place of Ben Stokes. In the playing XI, young star batsman Jacob Bethal has got a chance in place of Stokes. Apart from Stokes, spin all -rounder Liam Dawson has also been ruled out of the fifth Test.

Let us know that the fifth Test match between India and England will be played at Kennington Oval in London between 31 July and 4 August. England have included four fast bowlers in their playing XI for this Test match. Surprisingly, there is no spinner in the English team. At the same time, the news is also that the Indian team can get down with three spinners in this match.

Jofra Archer also out of fifth Test

England’s deadly fast bowler Jofra Archer is also out of the fifth Test. In his place, young fast bowler Josh Tung has been included in the playing XI. A total of four players have been excluded from the fifth Test. It includes fast bowler Jofra Archer and Bridan Cars, Captain Ben Stokes and Spin All -rounder Jofra Archer. These four are included in Jacob Bethal, Gas Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tung playing XI.

England’s playing XI for the fifth Test- Jack Croly, Ben Docket, Oli Pope (Captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Betle, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Gas Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tung.

England is ahead 2-1 in the series

Let us know that the final and fifth Test of the Test series between India and England will be played at Kennington Oval in London between 31 July and 4 August. The host is 2–1 in the England series. Team India will have to win this match under any circumstances to avoid the series defeat, if it is a Test draw, then the series will be the name of the Ingils team.

The fifth and final match of the Test series between India and England will be played at Kennington Oval, London between 31 July and 4 August. Team India broke England’s encouragement in the fourth Test match and drawn the lost Test match. England bowlers could drop only 4 wickets of India in five sessions, in which two batsmen were dismissed for zero. Now England’s team can make a big change in the fifth Test match.

England Management at Kennington Oval can include Gus Atkinson in the playing XI in place of Bridan Cars. Atkinson has not played a single match in this series yet, but he is now fully fit. In such a situation, captain Ben Stokes can include him in the playing XI. Harry Brook’s form is also a matter of concern for hosts England, but it would be a mistake to get him out of the team. Brook can turn the match alone on his day. He has also scored a triple century in Test cricket.

Advice has been given to give rest to Jofra Archer

Former England veteran fast bowler Stuart Broad has advised captain Ben Stokes to be given a rest in the fifth Test to Jofra Archer. However, it is difficult to give rest to Archer. By the way, let us know that England has announced a 15 -member team for the fifth Test. It also includes enthusiasm. If Archer does not fit, then England has an option.

England’s possible playing XI for the fifth Test- Ben Docket, Jack Croly, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (Captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Gus Etkinson, Chris Woakes, Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer.

England team for the fifth Test- Ben Stokes (Captain), Jofra Archer, Gas Atkinson, Jacob Bethel, Harry Brook, Bridon Cars, Jack Croly, Liam Dawson, Ben Docket, Jamie Overton, Oli Pope, Jo Root, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Josh Tung and Chris Wox.

The five -match Test series being played between India and England is now in its final stop. The hosts are 2–1 in the British series. In such a situation, another win series will put in England’s bag. England won the almost lost match in the third Test played at Lord’s. Even after this, the English team can land with two changes in the fourth Test match. The fourth Test match between India and England will be played between July 23 and July 27 at Old Trafford, Manchester.

England announced a 14 -member team for the fourth Test on Tuesday. Fast bowlers Jamie Overton and Sam Cook did not get a place in the team. At the same time, 35 -year -old left arm spinner Liam Dason returned to the team in place of injured Shoaib Bashir. The Dawson is adept at batting well in the lower order along with the off break spin.

English team can make two changes in the fourth Test

Opener Jack Croi has not been able to affect this series yet. However, now England team management can maintain confidence in them. In the fourth Test too, he can start Ben Docket’s innings. England can make two changes in the bowling department. Even though England won the third Test and are also ahead in the series, but the English team can take down with two changes in the fourth Test to be played in Old Trafford. It is almost certain to play Liam Dawson in place of Shoaib Bashir. At the same time, Gus Atkinson is also expected to get a chance in place of fast bowler Bridan Cars.

England’s possible playing XI for the fourth Test- Jack Croly, Ben Docket, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (Captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Gus Atkinson/Bridan Cars, Chris Woakes, Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer.

England Playing 11 3rd Test Against India: The third match of the five -match Test series between India and England will be played on Thursday, July 10 at the historic ground in London. England have announced their playing XI for this Test match a day earlier. After a long time in England’s Test team, star fast bowler Jofra Archer has returned. Archer is included in the final eleven instead of Josh Tang.

England have made just one change in their playing XI for the third Test match to be played at Lord’s. Jofra has come in Jofra Archer team instead of Tongs. Everyone else is the same player. Let us know that for this test, England had included Gas Atkinson in the 16 -member team, but he has not given him a place in the playing XI. It is also reported that the helpful pitch of fast bowlers is being prepared in Lord’s.

England’s playing XI for the third Test- Jack Crolye, Ben Docket, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brooke, Ben Stokes (Captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Brideon Karse, Jofra Archer and Shoaib Bashir

A to z details of the third test

The third Test match between India and England will be played between July 10 and July 14 at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The first session of the third Test match will start at 3:30 pm. The first session will be of two hours. That is, the match will start at 3:30 pm and will be played by 5:30 pm. Then there will be lunch. Lunch will be 40 minutes. After lunch, the match will start again at 6:10 pm. Now the second session will also be of two hours. That is, there will be a break at 8:10 pm. The T brake will be of 20 minutes. The match will start again at 8:30. Then the day’s game will end at 10 pm. If it disruptions in the rain match, then the time can be changed. According to the rule of Test cricket, there is a 90 -over game in a day. The match on TV will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network. You can also watch live matches on mobile, tablet or laptop. Live streaming of this test will be done on Jio Hotstar.

England Playing 11 2nd Test: England defeated India by 5 wickets in the first Test. With this, the English team has now been ahead 1-0 in the five-match Test series. Now the second Test match between India and England will be played in Birmingham Azbaston from 2 July. Learn here how England’s playing XI can be in the second Test.

Let us tell you that England has not yet announced its team for the second Test. The England and Wales Cricket Board announced the 13 -member team for the first Test only. But now the report has come that in the second Test, fast bowler Jofra Archer can get a chance.

England batsmen performed brilliantly in the first Test played in Leeds. But the bowlers were not as effective. In such a situation, a change can be made in bowling for the second Test to be played in Birmingham Edgbaston. Jofra Archer may get a chance in the final eleven in place of Bridan cars. He has returned to the field and is playing first class cricket.

England’s possible playing XI for the second Test- Ben Docket, Jack Croly, Oli Pope (Vice -captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (Captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Jofra Archer, Josh Tung, Chris Woakes and Shoaib Bashir.

India-England account of the first Test match

The Indian team scored 471 runs after playing first in this Test match. In the first innings for India, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 101, Shubman Gill scored 147 and Rishabh Pant scored 134 runs. After this, the England team scored 465 runs in their first innings. For England, Oli Pope scored 106 and Harry Brook scored 99 runs. Then in the second innings, Team India scored 364 runs and gave the British a target of 371 runs. This time KL Rahul scored 137 and Rishabh Pant scored 118 runs for India. That is, Pant made a century in both innings. Now England had a target of 371 runs, which the British easily achieved. For England, Ben Docket scored 149, Jack Crolya 65 and Joe Root scored an unbeaten 53 runs. Wicketkeeper batsman Jamie Smith remained unbeaten on 44 runs.

IND vs Eng 1st Test Weather, Pitch Report: The first Test between India and England will be played in the Headingley Cricket Ground from today. Today, there is a possibility of rain in the leads on Friday, most of the time will be cloudy and it will also affect the behavior of the pitch. Will it give relief to the batsmen or will it go in favor of the bowlers? Let us also give you information about the pitch along with the weather report.

The era of Shubman Gill’s captaincy is starting from today, there are many young players in the team. The legends believe that India lags behind England on the basis of experience. However, Sai Sudarshan has played the county championship here. Of course, Karun Nair is returning to international cricket after 8 years but he was also playing a county championship here. It can benefit from this in this series.

India’s bowling also looks fine, the team has a world class bowler like Jaspreet Bumrah. Today, Mohammad Siraj and famous Krishna with him can get a chance in playing 11. As the fourth fast bowler, Shardul Thakur can be fed in the leads, Kuldeep Yadav may not get a chance and because of this is the pitch of the Handingley Cricket Ground.

How will today’s weather be in Leeds

There is a possibility of rain in the lead on Friday, June 20. According to England, the toss will be held at 10:30 am, the match will start at 11 am (Indian time 3:30 pm). 40 minutes of lunch time is 1 pm. The second session will run till 3:40. The third session will run from 4 pm to 6 pm. The possibility of rain in the entire match is 10 percent. Humidity will winds at speeds of 39 percent and 11 kilometers per hour.

How to change the mood of the pitch of the Handingley Cricket Ground

Between the possibility of rain and the winds, on the first day, fast bowlers will get more help, the seam will be more and will also get a boom. But this is when it will be cloudy, but if it rains, its mood will be slightly different. Then the batsmen can get relief, of course the outfield will slow down a bit but then the ball will be expected to come well on the bat. In such a situation, the role of spinners will become important.

England cricket team has announced its playing 11. After the toss, India’s playing 11 list will come. Vice -captain Rishabh Pant has confirmed that Shubman Gill will bat at number four and he will bat at number five.

India’s possible playing 11

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, famous Krishna.

England’s playing 11

Jack Croly, Ben Docket, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (Captain), Jamie Smith (wicket -keeper), Chris Woakes, Bridan Cars, Josh Tung, Shoaib Bashir.

England Playing 11 vs India 1st Test: England have announced their playing XI for the first Test against India. The first match of the five -match Test series between India and England will be played in the Handingley Leeds. Chris Woakes has returned to the England team. Also, bowling all -rounder Bridan Cars has also got a chance.

England have chosen three fast bowlers in their playing XI. There are also Ben Stokes, which can do fast bowling. Shoaib Bashir is the only spinner. Vice -captain Oli Pope will play at number three. At the same time, senior batsman Joe Root will play at number four.

England’s playing XI for the first Test against India- Jack Crolee, Ben Docket, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (Captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Bridon Cars, Josh Tung and Shoaib Bashir.

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