New Delhi, Sep 24
England all-rounder Will Jacks believes that the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum instils a fearless mindset in the squad, making players feel they can take on anyone in the world.
The 26-year-old has taken only five wickets in 74.1 overs in first-class cricket this year, though he is more regularly involved in England’s limited-overs teams. Jacks, however, will miss England’s preceding white-ball tour to New Zealand after breaking a finger on his left hand while fielding in the series against South Africa earlier this month.
The five-match Ashes series will commence with the first Test in Perth from November 21-25. The second Test, a day-night match, is scheduled to take place from December 4-8 in Brisbane.
Adelaide will host the third Test from December 17-21, followed by the traditional Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26-30 . The series will conclude with the fifth and final Test in Sydney, scheduled to take place from January 4-8, 2026.