After losing the second Test by 43 runs and going down 2-0 in the 5-Test Ashes 2023, England have announced a 15-member squad for the third Test at the Headingley in Leeds from Thursday, July 6.

In a surprising move, England have dropped in-form pacer Matthew Potts without using him in the first two matches. Senior pacer James Anderson, who has picked just three wickets in the first two Tests, has retained his place.

In a surprising move, England have dropped in-form pacer Matthew Potts without using him in the first two matches. Senior pacer James Anderson, who has picked just three wickets in the first two Tests, has retained his place

Potts has been in sublime form lately. In the ongoing County Championship 2023, the 24-year-old pacer has picked 34 wickets in six matches at an average of 21.67. Rehan Ahmed, who was called in as a cover for injured Moeen Ali, has also been dropped. Moeen retains his place as the lead spinner in the team. The likes of Dan Lawrence, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood have also retained their places. The trio is yet to get a game in the Ashes 2023. Either of Woakes or Wood are likely to replace Anderson in the third Test which will be the last chance for England to keep the series alive.

England squad for third Ashes 2023 Test at Headingley: Ben Stokes (captain), James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Moeen Ali, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood