Root Warns Australia as England Announce Squad

Joe Root has warned Australia that England will travel from November 21 with a different team, mentality and style as they aim to reclaim the Ashes. England's touring squad features a potent pace battery — including Jofra Archer and Mark Wood among six seamers — backed by one specialist spinner, Shoaib Bashir, and spin all‑rounders such as Jacob Bethell and surprise recall Will Jacks. The five‑match series has World Test Championship implications, with Australia entering as favourites after strong recent form. Jacks praised captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum for instilling a fearless, 'take anyone on' mindset, was picked ahead of Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson and Jack Leach as spin cover to Bashir, and is expected to be fit after suffering a broken finger.