Why England Picked Only 12 Players for the First Ashes Test England have taken an unusual step by announcing a 12-man squad rather than a final playing XI for the first Test of the upcoming Ashes series, set to begin at Perth’s Optus Stadium. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the expanded list on Tuesday, indicating that the team management is keeping its options open as they assess conditions in Western Australia. The decision to delay the announcement of the final XI reflects the visitors’ ongoing search for…
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