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Who makes your Ashes XI?

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Aug 11, 202519:33

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Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, and Test Match Special statistician Andy Zaltzman to discuss who plays for England in the first Ashes Test down under in Perth. Does the top seven pick itself, which bowlers are picked, and which players currently not in England squad could make a late charge for selection?

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When was this episode published?: August 11, 2025.
How long is this episode?: 19 min.
What podcast is this from?: Test Match Special. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Test Match Special covers cricket. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of Test Match Special?

"Who makes your Ashes XI?" is an episode of Test Match Special. Runtime 19 min. Published August 11, 2025. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
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Or subscribe in any podcast app. Test Match Special ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: August 11, 2025.
How long is this episode?: 19 min.
What podcast is this from?: Test Match Special. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Test Match Special covers cricket. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Episode context

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Episode Notes

Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, and Test Match Special statistician Andy Zaltzman to discuss who plays for England in the first Ashes Test down under in Perth. Does the top seven pick itself, which bowlers are picked, and which players currently not in England squad could make a late charge for selection?

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All from Test Match Special →

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