Australia Squad for AUS vs ENG 1st Ashes 2025-26 Test Announced: Steve Smith Named Captain, Jake Weatherald Earns Maiden National Call-Up
Cricket Australia have announced a 15-member squad for the Australia national cricket team for the upcoming AUS vs ENG 1st Ashes 2025-26 at Perth, which will be captained by Steve Smith. Marnus Labuschagne makes a comeback into the side, while opener Jake Weatherald earned his maiden national call-up in whites.
Cricket Australia have announced a 15-member squad for the Australia national cricket team for the upcoming AUS vs ENG 1st Ashes 2025-26 at Perth, which will be captained by Steve Smith in the absence of Pat Cummins. Out-of-favour batter Marnus Labuschagne makes a comeback in the Test side after slamming a truckload of runs in the Sheffield Shield 2025-26, while Tasmania's opener Jake Weatherald earned his maiden national call-up in whites. The 1st Ashes 2025-26 Test will be played at Perth Stadium on November 21. IND vs AUS 2025: Travis Head Released From Australia T20I Squad To Play Shield Games for Ashes 2025–26 Preparations.
Australia Name Squad for 1st Ashes Test 2025
SQUAD: 15 of the very best vying for a spot in our first men's #Ashes XI.
Bring on November 21! pic.twitter.com/26WY0zmzKr
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) November 5, 2025
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