The England squad for the SCG Test has been announced as they gear up to face Australia in the fifth and final game of the Ashes series. Down 3-1 in the series, England look to regain pride and finish off the tour in style as the Test gets underway on Saturday at the SCG.
England Look to Salvage Pride in ENG vs AUS Finale
With the Ashes already decided in favor of Australia, showing resilience and character will be England’s aim in this ENG vs AUS clash. The final Test provides an opportunity for the visitors to end the challenging tour with a morale-boosting performance.
England have a 12-man squad for the SCG Test, which features several fresh and returning faces with concerns over the fitness of their bowling group.
Injury Crisis Hits England’s Bowling Attack
The English fast bowling unit has struggled due to injuries throughout the series. Currently, their fast bowlers, numbering three, will not feature in the last test due to injuries:
Mark Wood – Knee Injury
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Jofra Archer – Side Strain
Gus Atkinson – Hamstring problem
Their absence has compelled the English management to think hard on the bowling selection for the crucial Sydney Test.
Matthew Potts & Shoaib Bashir Earn Opportunity
Matthew Potts to Finally Make PGA Tour Debut. Fast bowler Matthew Potts has also been picked who has not played in any match so far in the series.
- First-class record exceptional
- Supported by his teammates, including praise from Zak Crawley, who spoke of his fighting spirit
- Expected to boost the tempo attack with discipline and dynamism
Shoaib Bashir Joins the Squad Again
Spinner Shoaib Bashir has been recalled to this combination after not being picked in the first Tests. Offers a specialized spin option Earlier made way due to the team choosing an all-rounder in Will Jacks His presence might prove to be a major factor on the SCG wicket, which has historically provided some help to the spin bowlers towards the latter stages of the game.
England’s Probable Playing XI for the SCG Test
For the final ENG vs AUS encounter, England are likely to field the following XI:
Ben Stokes (Captain)
Joe Root
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Harry Brook
Zak Crawley
Ben Duckett
Jamie Smith (Wicketkeeper)
Shoaib Bashir
Jacob Bethell
Brydon Carse
Will Jacks
Matthew Potts
Josh Tongue
(One player from the 12-member squad will be excluded at the toss)
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