England have named a 12-man squad for the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, with Ben Stokes leading the side in Usman Khawaja’s retirement match.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced England’s squad for the fifth Ashes Test against Australia. The series finale features a 12-man group for the match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Ben Stokes will lead the side as England aim to finish strongly. Jofra Archer remains unavailable after missing the fourth Test. Matthew Potts returns to the squad.
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Jacob Bethell keeps his place after a 40 in the fourth-innings chase at Melbourne. The New Year’s Test begins on January 4 in Sydney. Ollie Pope continues to miss out. Off-spinner Shoaib Bashir could feature, with SCG conditions expected to assist spin. His earlier impact in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy strengthens his case.
Australia had announced their squad earlier in the week. Steve Smith will continue to captain the side, with Pat Cummins still unavailable.
England squad for the fifth Ashes Test
Ben Stokes (Captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (WK), Josh Tongue
Australia squad for the fifth Ashes Test
Steven Smith, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Beau Webster, Cameron Green, Todd Murphy, Scott Boland, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jhye Richardson, Brendan Doggett, Josh Inglis
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