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Fifth Ashes Test: England call up Shoaib Bashir and Matthew Potts for Sydney Test

England has included spinner Shoaib Bashir and seamer Matthew Potts in their 12-man squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia, starting January 4, 2026, in Sydney. This comes after Gus Atkinson was ruled out due to a hamstring injury sustained in the fourth Test.

Fifth Ashes Test: England call up Shoaib Bashir and Matthew Potts for Sydney Test

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Key Highlights

  • Shoaib Bashir and Matthew Potts called up for the final Ashes Test.
  • Gus Atkinson is sidelined due to a left hamstring injury.
  • Bashir has not played a Test since July and was previously overlooked for selection.
  • The match is scheduled to begin on January 4, 2026, at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Sources

  1. Bashir in 12-man England squad for final Ashes Test
  2. Fifth Ashes Test: England call up Shoaib Bashir and Matthew Potts for Sydney Test

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