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Will Jacks Replaces Shoaib Bashir in England's Ashes Squad for Second Test

England has made a surprising change to their Ashes lineup for the second Test in Brisbane, bringing in all-rounder Will Jacks rather than spinner Shoaib Bashir to replace the injured paceman Mark Wood. Jacks, who has …

By Charles Bowser · Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 2 min read

England

England to Rely on Raw Pace in Ashes Opener with Shoaib Bashir as Backup

England are gearing up to unleash a fierce pace attack in the Ashes series opener this Friday in Perth, following the clearance of Mark Wood to play. Wood, freshly back from elbow and knee surgery and a recent minor hamstring …

By Tommy Wathen · Wednesday 19 November 2025 · 2 min read