England have named Will Jacks of their workforce for the second Ashes Check in Brisbane, with the all-rounder changing Mark Wooden in the one change from the workforce that misplaced the collection opener in Perth.
Wooden had been anticipated to overlook out after skipping England’s first coaching session in Brisbane as a result of a difficulty together with his left knee, however the number of Jacks could possibly be seen as a shocking transfer.
The off-spinner, who will bat at No 8 within the order, has performed solely two Check matches, each approaching the 2022 tour of Pakistan by which he claimed a five-for on debut.
England XI for second Check: 1) Zak Crawley, 2) Ben Duckett, 3) Ollie Pope, 4) Joe Root, 5) Harry Brook, 6) Ben Stokes (c), 7) Jamie Smith (wkt), 8) Will Jacks, 9) Gus Atkinson, 10) Brydon Carse, 11) Jofra Archer
Extra to observe…
Ashes collection in Australia 2025-26
All occasions UK and Eire
- First Check: Friday November 21 – Tuesday November 25 (2.30am) – Optus Stadium, Perth
- Second Check (day/night time): Thursday December 4 – Monday December 8 (4.30am) – The Gabba, Brisbane
- Third Check: Wednesday December 17 – Sunday December 21 (12am) – Adelaide Oval
- Fourth Check: Thursday December 25 – Monday December 29 (11.30pm) – Melbourne Cricket Floor
- Fifth Check: Sunday January 4 – Thursday January 8 (11.30pm) – Sydney Cricket Floor
