Check out the full England and Australia squads, predicted line-ups and batting orders at The Ashes in 2023.
The Ashes squads are locked in for the 2nd Test as England and Australia size each other up ahead of the showdown at Lord’s.
The only major fitness concern for England is that of Moeen Ali, who suffered a finger blister that hampered his ability to bowl. Spinner Will Jacks could be called into the side depending on Ali’s status ahead of the second Test.
Question marks have been raised about Jonny Bairstow at wicketkeeper ahead of Ben Foakes, but he looks set to remain in place for now.
England’s batting line-up virtually picks itself, with Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett to continue their fledgling opening partnership, while the tantalising arsenal of Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes and Bairstow will be wheeled out to – hopefully – devastating effect.
Australia look set to keep faith in David Warner at the top of the order. He was tormented by Broad in 2019, and is set to retire from cricket over the course of the next year. England fans will hope he is subjected to one final, turbulent summer ahead.
RadioTimes.com brings you a full round-up of the England and Australia squads for The Ashes 2023.
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England team – 2nd Test
Predicted, not confirmed
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Ben Stokes (C)
- Jonny Bairstow
- Moeen Ali
- Stuart Broad
- Ollie Robinson
- Mark Wood
Australia team – 2nd Test
Predicted, not confirmed
- David Warner
- Usman Khawaja
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Steve Smith
- Travis Head
- Cameron Green
- Alex Carey
- Mitchell Starc
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Nathan Lyon
- Josh Hazlewood
England Ashes squad 2023
Confirmed squad for 1st Test and 2nd Test.
Ben Stokes (captain), Ollie Pope (vice-captain), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Matthew Potts, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.
Australia Ashes squad 2023
Confirmed squad for 1st Test and 2nd Test.
Pat Cummins (captain), Steve Smith (vice-captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Starc, David Warner.
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