No England players! Pat Cummins reveals dream Ashes Test XI with only Australian stars

Devansh Poddar

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With the much-awaited Ashes 2025/26 just around the corner, excitement for one of the fiercest cricketing rivalries between two great cricketing nations, England and Australia, is building and reaching a high.

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Australia's red-ball skipper Pat Cummins, who is set to miss the opening encounter in Perth, has now revealed his Ashes XI, but with a slight twist. Cummins decided to go ahead with only non-current Australian players.

'I'll only pick Australian players,' says Cummins as he reveals his dream Ashes XI

In an exclusive chat with ABC Sport, Cummins was asked to pick his all-time Ashes XI. The Australian skipper made it clear that he won't involve any current player in the side, as he has decided to go ahead with some of the Aussie legends whom he grew up watching and idolized.

"I am only gonna go Aussie players and non-current players, and most likely it's going to start from about 1999 - Cummins," mentioned Cummins

Cummins' dream Ashes XI: 

  • Matthew Hayden
  • Justin Langer
  • Ricky Ponting
  • Allan Border
  • Mike Hussey
  • Steve Waugh
  • Adam Gilchrist
  • Shane Warne
  • Terry Alderman
  • Glenn McGrath 
  • DK Lilee

When is the Ashes 2025/26 starting?

The Ashes 2025/26 is set to take place on Australian soil. The first Test will be played from November 21st at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

Full Ashes schedule:

FixtureDateVenue
AUS vs ENG 1st TestNov 21-25Perth Stadium
AUS vs ENG 2nd Test (D/N)Dec 4-8The Gabba, Brisbane
AUS vs ENG 3rd TestDec 17-21Adelaide Oval
AUS vs ENG 4th TestDec 26-30Melbourne Cricket Ground
AUS vs ENG 5th TestJan 4-8Sydney Cricket Ground

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