Michael Vaughan he may have hung up his boots as a player long ago, but when it comes to the Ashes the fire of a true Englishman comes back into him. Something similar happened at Herald Sun Sport studios. After the conclusion of the Test match against New Zealand, the former captain of the England cricket team came up with the XI team for Australia and England for the next Ashes series.
Michael Vaughan picks an interesting mixed XI with a number of Aussies
Far from favoring his country, Vaughan added a number of Australians to his mixed XI. Taking a jibe at Vaughan's decision, who he supports Kerry O'Keeffefamous broadcaster and former Australian cricketer calls it a 'stupid choice.' 'Skull' as he was called, O'Keeffe was particularly pleased with the appointment of Jacob in Bethel on no. 3.
O'Keeffe also disagreed with Vaughan's views after the selection Harry Brooks it's over Travis Head and exception Steve Smith. While the former England captain included a number of English batsmen, he took several Australian players into his squad including his favourites. Mitchell Stark, Josh Hazelwood and Pat Cummins.
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Skull burned Michael Vaughan for his XI included in next year's Ashes series. 😂 pic.twitter.com/SQTTCapv1N
– Herald Sun Sport (@heraldsunsport) December 17, 2024
Michael Vaughan's Combined 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.
The Ashes will continue in Australia next year
After similar results in the Ashes last season, the preview of Test cricket will resume in Australia at the end of next year. Next year's Ashes will begin on November 21, 2025 Perth followed by a night encounter in the Brisbane between two species. The third test will be held in Adelaide after that the boxing day debate will take place Melbourne. The ashes will disappear Sydney on January 8, 2026.