England have named Will Jacks in their squad for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, with the all-rounder replacing Mark Wood in the only change from the side that lost the series opener in Perth.
Wood was expected to miss out after skipping England’s first training session in Brisbane with a left knee problem, but the selection of Jacks could be seen as a surprise move.
The uncapped player, who will bat at No. 8 in the order, has played just two Test matches, both coming on the 2022 tour of Pakistan in which he took a five-for debut.
England KSI for Second Test: 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) Bridon Carse, 11) Jofra Archer
More to come…
Ashes series in Australia 2025-26
All times Great Britain and Ireland
- First test: Friday 21 November – Tuesday 25 November (2.30am) – Optus Stadium, Perth
- Second test (day/night): Thursday, December 4 – Monday, December 8 (4.30am) – The Gabba, Brisbane
- Third test: Wednesday December 17 – Sunday December 21 (12 am) – Adelaide Oval
- Fourth test: Thursday 25 December – Monday 29 December (23.30 hours) – Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Fifth test: Sunday January 4 – Thursday January 8 (23.30 hours) – Sydney Cricket Ground