England’s nightmare tour of Australia has been dealt another major blow as fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes 2025-26 series due to a side strain.
England have already lost the Ashes 2025-26 to Australia after losing the first three Tests, and now Jofra Archer’s injury has added to their already deep troubles.
Jofra Archer ruled out of remaining Ashes 2025-26
Reacting to the situation, England have named fast bowler Gus Atkinson as Archer’s replacement for the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne.
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There has also been a major change in the batting order, with Jacob Bethel being included at number three after Ollie Pope was dropped after a disappointing performance.
England’s playing XI for the fourth Ashes Test vs Australia:
Zak Crawley,Ben Duckett,Jacob Bethel,Joe Root,Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jaques, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue
to be continued…
