England Ashes Squad Announced: Ben Stokes Fit To Captain, Harry Brook Named DeputyCurated By :News18.comLast Updated: September 23, 2025, 21:03 ISTBen Stokes named England captain for Ashes tour in Australia, with Harry Brook as vice-captain. Rapid Read Choose News18 on GoogleEngland skipper Ben Stokes (AP)Ben Stokes has been appointed England captain for the Ashes tour, with the squad announcement made on Tuesday for the upcoming five Tests in Australia. All-rounder Stokes was absent from the final Test against India at the Oval, which began on July 31, due to a shoulder injury. Harry Brook has been named England’s vice-captain, taking over from Ollie Pope, who is included in the 16-man squad as a batter. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin... Read MoreLocation : London, United Kingdom (UK)First Published: September 23, 2025, 20:57 ISTNews cricket England Ashes Squad Announced: Ben Stokes Fit To Captain, Harry Brook Named DeputyDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.