Michael Vaughan may have hung up his boots as a player long ago, but when it comes to the Ashes, the true English fire is rekindled in him. Something similar happened in the studios of Herald Sun Sport. After the Test match against New Zealand, the former England cricket team captain came up with the combined XI of Australia and England for the next Ashes series.
Michael Vaughan picks an interesting combined XI with several Aussies
Far from being prejudiced against his own nation, Vaughan added several Australians to his preferred combined XI. Vaughan, his co-host, takes a look at the options Kerry O’Keefepopular broadcaster and former Australian cricketer calls it a ‘ridiculous choice.’ ‘Skull’ O’Keeffe, as he was popularly called, was particularly amused by his choice Jacob Bethell No. 3.
O’Keeffe also disagreed with Vaughan’s reasoning behind the choice Harry Brooks it’s over Head of Travis and except Steve Smith. While the former England captain has fielded a number of English batsmen, he has included a number of Australian pacers in his squad. Mitchell Stark, Josh Hazelwood and Pat Cummins.
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We present the video:
Scull has completely ruled out Michael Vaughan for the combined XI for 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 drama will continue in Australia next year
After a similar result in the Ashes last time, the pattern of Test cricket action will continue in Australia towards the end of next year. Next year, the Ashes will begin on November 21, 2025 Perth followed by a day-night encounter Brisbane between two nations. The third test will be held in 2012 Adelaide after that the boxing day clash will take place Melbourne. Ashes will finally be settled Sydney January 8, 2026.
