After a scintillating multi-format series against India, the Australian cricket team is all set to welcome England for the much-awaited Ashes 2025-26. That being said, Australia announced its 15-member squad for the opening Test match against England in Perth this month.
Notably, Steve Smith will captain the team, replacing the injured Pat Cummins, with Travis Head as his deputy. All-rounders Cameron Green, who returned recently after back surgery, and Beau Webster will both don the baggy green, alongside wicketkeeper Alex Carey, with Josh Inglis as his reserve.
Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, spinner Nathan Lyon, and seamers Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland round out the squad.
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Australia's Captain For Test series against England
Steve Smith will lead the Australian side against England in the 1st Test in Perth, with Pat Cummins ruled out due to his back injury. The 36-year-old has done the role on six previous occasions since 2021-22, before Cummins took over, winning five of those Tests.
Australia's Test schedule vs England
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FAQs: Australia's Test squad for the Ashes Q.1. Who is in the Ashes squad 2025? Ans. The squads for the upcoming Ashes 2025-26 are as follows:
Australia's First Test squad: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster
England's squad: Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Mark Wood
Q.2. Is there an Ashes series in 2025? Ans. Yes, England and Australia are set to play the Ashes in 2025-26 on Australian soil.
Q.3. Who is the captain of the Australian cricket team in 2025? Ans. For the upcoming Ashes 2025-26, the captain of the Australian cricket team is Steve Smith, in the absence of Pat Cummins .
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Australia's Test squad for Ashes 2025-26 (Source: AFP)
Steve Smith will lead Australia in Pat Cummins absence (Source: AFP).jpg)
