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England confirm squad for first Ashes Test as Shoaib Bashir included

England are keeping their options open ahead of Friday

Evening Standard

Bazball faces its ultimate test as England eye golden Ashes chance

England have a clearly defined identity and optimism, but still need to compete in a manner that earns Australia’s respect

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope cements claim to England’s No 3 slot with bold 90 against Lions

Ollie Pope followed his first-innings century by scoring another 90 in the second in England’s warm-up match before the first Test in Perth

The Guardian - UK

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Joe Root splutters but Ollie Pope prospers in England’s Ashes warm-up

Joe Root and Harry Brook were out cheaply but Ollie Pope scored 100 as England were all out for 426 in their first innings in their Ashes warmup

The Guardian - UK

England reveal Ashes blueprint only for Mark Wood injury scare to threaten ripping it up

England captain Ben Stokes announced his readiness for the Ashes with six wickets on the first day of their in-house warm-up game

The Guardian - UK

Shoaib Bashir backed to thrive in Ashes as England spinner returns from injury

Bashir broke a finger during the summer Test series against India.

The Independent UK

England make shock Ashes squad pick as Brook promoted

Occasional spinner Will Jacks has been included in England's Ashes squad with Harry Brook made vice-captain and several players needing to prove their fitness.

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The Ashes: Harry Brook named England vice-captain as Will Jacks a surprise inclusion in 16-man squad

Veteran Chris Woakes will miss the tournament after injuring his shoulder this summer

Evening Standard

Will Jacks named in England’s Ashes squad with new vice-captain Harry Brook

Jacks has been handed the final spot in a 16-man squad that travels to Australia with hopes of reclaiming the urn for the first time since 2015.

The Independent UK

Will Jacks handed surprise Ashes call-up as England overlook Rehan Ahmed and Chris Woakes for Australia

Jacks appears to have got the nod ahead of Ahmed and Liam Dawson as back-up to lead spinner Shoaib Bashir, while fast bowler Mark Wood is fit to return

The Independent UK

England lay down gauntlet after naming five 90mph seamers in Ashes squad

Rob Key’s selection panel has named England’s quickest attack for a generation to try to win back the Ashes in Australia

The Guardian - UK

Rehan Ahmed gets vote of confidence from Marcus Trescothick as Ashes squad looms

A selection panel led by managing director Rob Key and head coach Brendon McCullum will finalise their touring party this week.

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum mulls appointing Harry Brook as England vice-captain for Ashes

Harry Brook could replace Ollie Pope as England vice-captain for the Ashes after Brendon McCullum revealed it was up for discussion

The Guardian - UK

Ashes not on Adil Rashid’s mind as England plot path to T20 World Cup

Leg-spinner would reject Australia SOS as he builds up to another major event with three games against South Africa

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The Independent UK

England’s Shoaib Bashir unfazed by Nathan Lyon’s opinion ahead of Ashes series

The spinner is currently recovering from surgery on a finger.

The Independent UK

Shoaib Bashir gives England boost for Ashes with injury update

Bashir went down attempting to take a catch off his own bowling in England’s third Test against India at Lord’s last month

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad picks England bowling attack for first Ashes Test against Australia

Broad has selected his preferred bowling line-up for the Test in Perth this winter and has opted for a selection gamble

The Independent UK

The England selection decision looming large before the Ashes

England’s dramatic 2-2 draw with India was their last taste of Test cricket before the Ashes begins in Perth in November, and there is little time left to win a place in the squad

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The Independent UK

Pope’s form, Stokes’ fitness and pace options – the questions facing England

Attention will quickly turn from an epic series against India to this winter’s Ashes.

International Business Times

England Face Searching Ashes Questions After India Series Thriller

England suffered an agonising six-run loss to India at the Oval on Monday as one of the most dramatic Test series of recent times ended in a 2-2 draw.

The Guardian - UK

Siraj carry sums up Test series of great moments to live long in the memory

The twists and turns between England and India have made this series an unexpected classic

The Independent UK

India face anxious wait over scan results on Rishabh Pant’s right foot

Pant inside-edged a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes’ yorker flush on to his boot.

The Independent UK

Liam Dawson’s triumphant return to the Test cricket fold underlines issue at heart of selection

The spinner is handed a fourth cap more than eight years after last Test

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes suggests rule change after England were fined during India series

Should there be different criteria relating to over rates, depending on the country in which the game is played?

The Guardian - UK

‘Fun not to be nice guys any more’: Harry Brook on England’s new attitude

The batsman admits this team ‘tried to create a bit of niggle’ at Lord’s after Indians’ confrontation with Zak Crawley

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