ENGLAND are all set to announced their Ashes squad ahead of the winter tour to Australia.
But Ben Stokes’ arrest has thrown Trevor Bayliss and Joe Root’s preparations into disarray.
The all-rounder was detained on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm in Bristol early Monday morning and released without charge.
Both Stokes and opener Alex Hales are set to miss England’s 4th ODI against West Indies, with Hales voluntarily giving evidence to the police.
When is England’s Ashes squad announced?
England named their Ashes squad on Wednesday, September 27.
The announcement took place before their match against the Windies at The Oval.
England’s Ashes squad is below.
ENGLAND'S ASHES SQUAD
Cook, Stoneman, Vince, Root (capt), Malan, Ballance, Stokes, Bairstow (wkt), Foakes (wkt), Moeen, Crane, Woakes, Broad, Anderson, Ball, C.Overton.
Will Ben Stokes still be included in England's Ashes squad?
While Stokes will not be available for 4th ODI against the West Indies, it is highly unlikely that a player of his talents will be dropped from The Ashes squad.
Even if the Durham man is charged, his selection in the England team is unlikely to be reviewed unless he is found guilty.
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