England have announced their 16-man Test squad for this winter’s Ashes tour of Australia, with the headlines belonging to Harry Brook. Pope, who has deputised for Ben Stokes five times in the past 14 months, finds himself sidelined after a dip in form and mounting pressure on his No. With captain Ben Stokes racing against time to be fit after a shoulder injury, Brook may be called upon to lead England in the Ashes if setbacks persist. Perhaps the most unexpected name in the Ashes squad is Will Jacks. England have not won an Ashes series Down Under since 2010–11, but Brendon McCullum will be hoping his band of mavericks can change that this year.