Ashes 2025-26: England name Playing XI for third Test at Adelaide Oval, make one change (Photo Source: Philip Brown/Getty Images)
England have named their Playing XI for the upcoming third Test against Australia for the ongoing Ashes 2025-26, which will be played at the Adelaide Oval, starting December 17. The Three Lions have called in Josh Tongue, whereas, Will Jacks has retained his place in the side. Tongue marks the only change in the English side from the Brisbane tie, where Gus Atkinson featured in the line-up.
The batting core, as head coach Brendon McCullum had reaffirmed his faith in, has been retained, with Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Ollie Pope forming the top order. The middle-order includes experienced campaigner and centurion from Brisbane Joe Root, along with star batter Harry Brook and skipper Ben Stokes. Jamie Smith will be the wicketkeeper, while Jacks will be the spin-bowling all-round option.
As it comes to speaking about pace, the unit has welcomed Tongue to feature alongside the quicks like Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer. Without many changes to the line-up, the attack for the Adelaide encounter looks like a fairly balanced combination to hit the field. However, the fear of losing the series with them being 0-2 down already will make the visitors thinking to enter the ground with a changed approach.
England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
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