England Stars Bolster Lions for Prime Minister’s XI Clash in Ashes 2025-26

England has released three players — Jacob Bethell, Mathew Potts, and Josh Tongue — to join the England Lions squad for a two-day match against the Prime Minister’s XI, set to begin on November 29. This match will take place at Canberra’s Manuka Oval as a day-night fixture using the pink ball.

According to a statement from the England Cricket Board, “The Lions group, including the three players linking up from the Ashes squad, will travel from Perth to Canberra on Tuesday.”

The second Ashes Test, also a day-night event, between Australia and England is scheduled for December 4 at The Gabba in Brisbane. After concluding the first Test in Perth within two days, host Australia currently leads the five-match series 1-0.

Published on November 24, 2025.