Chris Woakes believes England have a strong, deep squad and a real chance to win the Ashes in Australia if key players stay fit.
Former England all-rounder Chris Woakes believes the team has a strong chance to challenge Australia in the upcoming Ashes series. England last won the Ashes in Australia during the 2010-11 tour and have lost their last three series against Austra
Woakes highlighted the difficulty of playing red-ball cricket in Australia but stressed that England’s squad depth and experience give them an edge. He noted that if the first XI remains fit throughout the series, the team could deliver a competitive performance.
“We’ve got great depth and a great squad. Going to Australia is always a different beast, but I’m hoping the guys can go and do a good job. If the lads in the first XI can stay fit and on the field, we have a hell of a chance this time,” said Woakes in a BBC Radio 5 Live interview.
“Ashes cricket is played with more venom behind it, but these players have played enough international cricket to know what it’s about. We’ve been building nicely over the last few years but haven’t quite crossed the line in the big series. We’re due for a competitive performance Down Under, and these guys have got that in the locker,” he added.
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England began their 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle with a home five-Test series against India, ending in a 2-2 draw. Joe Root scored 537 runs, Josh Tongue took 19 wickets, and Ben Stokes claimed 17 wickets. England will next face New Zealand in a six-match white-ball series, starting October 18, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is.
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