Michael Vaughan could have hung his boots as a participant a very long time in the past, however with regards to Ashes the hearth of a real Englishman comes again to life in him. One thing of the same type occurred within the studios of the Herald Solar Sport. After the top of the Take a look at match towards New Zealand, the previous captain of the England cricket staff got here up with a mixed XI of Australia and England for the subsequent Ashes collection.
Michael Vaughan picks an attention-grabbing mixed XI with a number of Aussies
Away from bias in the direction of his personal nation, Vaughan added a number of Australians in his most well-liked mixed XI squad. Taking a jibe on the choice capabilities of Vaughan, his co-host Kerry O’ Keeffe, a well-liked broadcaster and former Australian cricketer calls it a ‘ridiculous choice.’ ‘The cranium’ as he’s popularly known as, O’Keeffe was significantly amused on the number of Jacob Bethell at no.3.
O’Keeffe additionally disagreed with Vaughan’s reasoning behind selecting Harry Brooks over Travis Head and excluding Steve Smith. Whereas the previous England captain included numerous English batters, he did decide up numerous Australian pacers in his squad together with the likes of Mitchell Stark, Josh Hazelwood and Pat Cummins.
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Cranium completely roasted Michael Vaughan for his mixed XI for subsequent yr’s Ashes collection. 😂 pic.twitter.com/SQTTCapv1N
— Herald Solar Sport (@heraldsunsport) December 17, 2024
Michael Vaughan’s Mixed XI for Ashes 2025
Ben Duckett, Usman Khawaja, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
Ashes drama to proceed in Australia subsequent yr
After a like-for-like consequence within the Ashes final time round, the epitome of Take a look at cricket motion is ready to renew in Australia in the direction of the top of subsequent yr. Ashes subsequent yr will begin on November 21, 2025 in Perth adopted by a day-night encounter in Brisbane between the 2 nations. The third take a look at will happen in Adelaide after which a boxing day conflict is ready to happen in Melbourne. The Ashes will lastly conclude in Sydney on January 8, 2026.