Michael Bourne He may have hung up his boots as a player a long time ago, but when it comes to the Ashes the true English fire comes back to life in him. Something similar happened in the Herald Sun Sport studios. After the Test match against New Zealand, the former captain of the England cricket team came up with a combined XI for Australia and England for the next Ashes series.
Michael Vaughan selects an interesting combined XI with several Australians.
Out of prejudice against his own country, Vaughan added several Australians to his preferred combined XI team. Laughing at co-host Vaughan’s ability to make choices. Kerry O’KeefeThe popular broadcaster and former Australian cricketer said: ‘Foolish choice.’ ‘skeleton’ O’Keeffe was popularly called and particularly enjoyed choosing: Jacob Bethel In number 3.
O’Keeffe also disagreed with the reasons for Vaughan’s selection. harry brooks on travis head and exclude Steve Smith. Although the former England captain included a number of English batsmen, he also brought in a number of Australian players to his squad, including: mitchell stark, Josh Hazelwood and pat cummins.
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Skull have absolutely roasted Michael Vaughan for their combined XI for next year’s Ashes series. 😂 pic.twitter.com/SQTTCapv1N
— Herald Sun Sports (@heraldsunsport) December 17, 2024
Michael Vaughan’s Combined XI for Ashes 2025
Ben Duckett, Usman Khawaja, Jacob Bethel, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazelwood.
Ash drama continues in Australia next year
After a similar result in the Ashes last time out, the epitome of Test cricket action is set to resume in Australia late next year. The Ashes next year will begin on November 21, 2025. perth After that, day and night meetings followed. Brisbane Between two countries. The third test is scheduled to be held next month. Adelaide The Boxing Day clash will then take place. melbourne. The Ashes finally concludes. sydney January 8, 2026.