England lose crucial player for rest of Ashes

Sam Kosack  •  December 24th, 2025 6:56 pm
England lose crucial player for rest of Ashes
Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes with a left side strain in a major blow for the rest of England's campaign.
Archer has been replaced by Gus Atkinson for the fourth Test in Melbourne; the bowler recalled after being dropped for Adelaide.
Batter Ollie Pope is also out, dropped for Jacob Bethell after he had a series of underwhelming performances in the first three Tests.
England are hoping for a victory to restore pride in a series quickly getting away from them, as both teams prepare for the Boxing Day Test.
The full side is found below:
Zak Crawley
Ben Duckett
Jacob Bethell
Joe Root
Harry Brook
Ben Stokes (Captain)
Jamie Smith (WK)
Will Jacks
Gus Atkinson
Brydon Carse
Josh Tongue

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