The Ashes 2025/26: Ben Stokes ‘phenomenal’ but Australia Will Look to Get Under England Captain’s Skin

Botham, Stokes. Broad, Strauss, Alastair Cook, Kevin Pietersen, those sorts of people that are going to take them on.” The series is set to unfold across five Tests, with the first match beginning on November 21 and concluding in January.

With the series spanning from November 2025 through early 2026, England’s team will face a grueling test. As the Ashes return to Australia for the first time since 2013, the tension is palpable. The outcome of this series could significantly impact both teams’ futures in international cricket.