Josh Tongue is back into England's playing 11. (PC: AP)
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News1815-12-2025, 12:19

England Reveal 3rd Ashes XI: Josh Tongue Replaces Gus Atkinson

  • England announced their playing XI for the 3rd Ashes Test, aiming to win the series after being 2-0 down.
  • Pacer Josh Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson as the only change from the previous match.
  • Tongue, a 6'3" quick bowler, is expected to add pace and a new dimension to England's attack.
  • The batting order remains unchanged despite previous failures, with coach Brendon McCullum emphasizing conviction.
  • England's XI includes Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, and Josh Tongue.

Why It Matters: England's team change for 3rd Ashes Test is crucial for their series comeback.

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