TL;DR
- Pat Cummins out of second Ashes Test vs. England due to back injury.
- Usman Khawaja retains his spot in the unchanged Australian squad.
- Cummins may return for the third Test in Adelaide on December 17.
- Mitch Marsh was rumored for selection but the lineup remains unaltered.
Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, has been excluded from the squad and will consequently miss the second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane.
The captain was considered a possibility for the game, following news of his strong recovery from a back injury that sidelined him for the initial Test in Perth.
The Australian team has announced an unchanged roster for The Perth Test, with Usman Khawaja also keeping his spot among the available players.
Cummins might be available to play again after his injury in the third Test in Adelaide, commencing December 17.
Mitch Marsh had been rumored to be in line for a squad selection, but the selectors haven't yet opted to alter the lineup.
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Australia Ashes squad vs. England
- Steve Smith (C)
- Travis Head (VC)
- Usman Khawaja
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Cameron Green
- Beau Webster
- Alex Carey
- Josh Inglis
- Mitchell Starc
- Scott Boland
- Nathan Lyon
- Brendan Doggett
- Jake Weatherald
- Michael Neser
The Ashes 2025/26 Schedule
The 2025/26 Ashes Test series forms part of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Below is the complete schedule for the five-game series:
| Fixture | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| AUS def. ENG by 8 wickets 1st Test | Nov 21-25 | Perth Stadium |
| AUS vs ENG 2nd Test (D/N) | Dec 4-8 | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| AUS vs ENG 3rd Test | Dec 17-21 | Adelaide Oval |
| AUS vs ENG 4th Test | Dec 26-30 | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| AUS vs ENG 5th Test | Jan 4-8 | Sydney Cricket Ground |