HomeSportsBen Stokes as captain, Mark Wood returns, England announces 16-member squad for Ashes series against AustraliaBen Stokes as captain, Mark Wood returns, England announces 16-member squad for Ashes series against AustraliaBen Stokes named captain, Mark Wood returns from injury as England announces a balanced 16-member squad for the 2025/26 Ashes series against Australia. Ben Stokes as captain, Mark Wood returns, England announces 16-member squad for Ashes series against AustraliaNew Delhi: The England men’s selection panel has announced a strong 16-player squad for the upcoming 2025/26 Ashes tour. Fast bowler Mark Wood has also returned to the team after recovering from a knee injury, which is good news for England. He is expected to be fully fit for the first match of the Test series, which begins in November. Mark Wood returns to the Test team after recovering from injury.