England name Bashir in squad for Ashes opener
Summary
England has announced its 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test against Australia in Perth, including off-spinner Shoaib Bashir. The team is considering using an all-pace attack, but the pitch conditions may lead them to include Bashir. The game begins on Friday, with live coverage available through various media.Key Facts
- England named Shoaib Bashir in the squad for the first Ashes Test against Australia.
- Mark Wood is fit and expected to play, with the final choice possibly between Bashir and Brydon Carse.
- The pitch in Perth is expected to have pace and bounce, which may influence England to use a fast-bowling attack.
- Shoaib Bashir has taken 68 wickets in 19 Test matches.
- Bashir recently recovered from a broken finger but struggled in a warm-up match.
- England's squad has several bowlers capable of very fast speeds, over 90mph.
- The first Test starts at 02:20 GMT on Friday.
- Australia may introduce new players Jack Weatherald and Brendan Doggett due to injuries on their team.
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