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

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News18•15-12-2025, 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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