‚We’ve got great depth and a great squad‘ – Chris Woakes feels England have a chance to beat Australia in the Ashes

Former English cricketer Chris Woakes feels England stand an opportunity of defeating Australia within the upcoming Ashes. England final received the Ashes in Australia again in 2010-11. They’ve been unsuccessful of their final three makes an attempt whereas touring Down Beneath.

Woakes acknowledged how difficult it’s to play red-ball cricket in Australia. Nonetheless, he reckoned that England has the potential in addition to squad depth to provide the Aussies a run for his or her cash.

“We’ve obtained nice depth and an awesome squad. Going to Australia is at all times a special beast, however I’m hoping the blokes can go and do a very good job. If the lads within the first XI can keep match and on the sector, we now have a hell of an opportunity this time,” said Woakes in a BBC Radio 5 Dwell interview.

Woakes, who just lately retired from worldwide cricket, spoke in regards to the depth of the Ashes and believes that the present lot has what it takes to compete in Take a look at cricket performed in Australia.

“Ashes cricket is performed with extra venom behind it, however these gamers have performed sufficient worldwide cricket to know what it’s about. We’ve been constructing properly over the previous few years however haven’t fairly crossed the road within the massive collection. We’re due for a aggressive efficiency Down Beneath, and these guys have gotten that within the locker,” he added.

England kicked off their 2025-27 cycle of the World Take a look at Championship with a five-Take a look at collection at house towards India, which they drew 2-2. Joe Root (537 runs in 9 innings), Josh Tongue (19 wickets in six innings) and Ben Stokes (17 wickets in eight innings) had been the highest performers from the English unit.

England’s leadup to the Ashes includes a six-match white-ball collection towards New Zealand, with three ODIs and as many T20Is. The collection is scheduled to start out on Saturday, October 18.

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