Ashes 2025: England announce 12-man squad for Perth Test opener with Mark Wood cleared to play

England has named a 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test, including Mark Wood and off-spinner Shoaib Bashir. The team is considering an all-pace attack or including Bashir, with pitch conditions influencing the final selection. Bashir's inclusion comes after a finger injury and a challenging warm-up match.

Ashes 2025: England announce 12-man squad for Perth Test opener with Mark Wood cleared to play
England has named a 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test, including Mark Wood and off-spinner Shoaib Bashir. The team is considering an all-pace attack or including Bashir, with pitch conditions influencing the final selection. Bashir's inclusion comes after a finger injury and a challenging warm-up match.