Ashes 2023: Brendon McCullum says 'formidable' Australia great opportunity for England to prove themselves
Coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have been in charge of the England Test team for a year
They will look to regain the urn after a year in which a swashbuckling style has brought 10 wins from 12 Tests. That came as part of a wretched run of one win in 17 Tests, before McCullum and captain Ben Stokes took over, sparking a dramatic upturn of results in thrilling fashion. Chris Woakes, who has not played a Test for more than a year, and Matthew Potts are likely to join Stuart Broad in the England pace attack.- because of a knee injury. Since then he has had toe and heel problems during his stint in the Indian Premier League with Chennai Super Kings.
"He'll bowl at some stage throughout the summer, no doubt. What he was able to achieve throughout the summer and winter away, the way he managed all his bowlers and when he was able to play a role with the ball he was very effective. We've got a really nice balance to our side. He is a world-class all-rounder. If he's able to bowl, fantastic. If not, we'll find a way."
Jonny Bairstow, fit again after nine months out of international cricket, will keep wicket in a Test for England for the first time since 2021.
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