The fast bowler Gu Atkinson has returned to England playing 11 for the fourth test of the Ashes 2025/26, which begins on December 26.
On the other hand, left-handed batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell comes into the side and is listed at No.3, replacing Ollie Pope. Meanwhile, Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes due to a side strain.
Atkinson will be replacing Archer, who has been a standout performer in the series where England is down 3-0 after three games.
Jofra Archer has nine wickets and also registered his maiden fifty in the third test in Adelaide. It is a huge disappointment for Jofra Archer, who spent years battling elbow and back injuries, to return to Test cricket.
“England has made two changes to the XI that played in the third Test in Adelaide. Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the remainder of the tour with a left side strain, and Surrey batter Ollie Pope misses out.
We have named our team for the Boxing Day Test.
🔁 We make two changes as Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson come into the side.@IGcom pic.twitter.com/YjBgxHgcpX
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) December 24, 2025
“Warwickshire’s Jacob Bethell comes into the side and will bat at number three. Surrey seamer Gus Atkinson returns after missing the third Test,” the ECB said in a statement.
