James Anderson It sparked a controversy over the name Joe root No. 4, All the ashes that have always been Xi when the modern came out in a big way Steve SmithThird highest run-getter in Ashes history. The past English Seamer’s selectors immediately divided opinion, citing Smith’s innings record against England and his status as one of the most dominant Ashes of the modern era.
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Speaking in a broadcast segment, Anderson revealed a XI full of legends from both England and Australia, but made the headline call to root for his long-time teammate in No.4 Smith. Ricky ponting Despite never picking up the gloves in professional cricket as an achiever, he emphasized that training was more about personnel than serious roles, despite being in professional cricket.
Anchored by Anderson’s highest order Don bradman and Alastair cookA pairing that mixes England’s most successful modern opener with the most common Ashes benchmark of all time. Bradman’s 2010-11 England century in England 2010-11 including 766 in England 2010-11 2493 Ashes innings 5,028 runs in 2010-11 5,028 runs in 2010-11 with 2,493 Ashes innings At No. 3 from 2010-18, who made 766 runs, he made 2,476 Ashes runs and bowled Australia’s most dominant sides, further strengthening his fourth innings at fourth, the most dominant side of any and passed the capital.
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Joe root and Smith and a star bowling attack
Flashpoint is Anderson’s decision that Ashes is the benchmark for modern fighters, while Root in Smith’s account is rooted in middle order. Smith’s 3,417 Ashes at an average of around 56 with 12 centuries put him behind only Bradman and Jack Hobbs On the all-time run in the tally, Anderson singled out his all-format influence and long-term role as England’s batting fulcrum. Root himself passed 2,400 runs in the Ashes competition and sits among the top active run-scorers, although his average and conversion rate lag behind Smith’s astonishing numbers.
Behind the stumps, Anderson doubles up to the English Middle Order Fireptor by picking Kevin Petersen 5 at No. 5, highlighting his pivotal role in the 2005 Ashes and his 2,100-plus runs. Comprehensive department Features Ian Hamham and Ben StokesTwo men synonymous with their ERA-defining Ashes, both from their 1981 heroics at Headingley in 2019 to their wonder-XI depth gifts with bat and ball. The Bowling Group is a who’s who of the Ashes greats: Shane WarneThe leading wicket-taker in Ashes history with 195 wickets, supported Glenn McGrath (157 wakets), Stuart wide (153) and Bob Willis (123), a quartet that has always dominated the wicket charts.
Anderson’s choices, particularly the omission of Smith and the introduction of Root and more than one English, ensure that all Ashes will remain a hot talking point as the current Ashes cycle continues.
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Donald Bradman, Alastair Cook, Ricky Ponting (WK), Joe Root, Kevin Pietersen, Kevin Pietersen, Ben Stokes (C), Shane Warne, Bob Willis, Glenn McGrath, Stuart Broad
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