Bethell, Potts and Tongue released from Ashes squad to play for England Lions in PM’s XI match

Trio joins England Lions for pink-ball, day/night clash against Australian Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval ahead of Ashes buildup

Ben Stokes leads the England team huddle during the Ashes 2025 series, wearing the official Test jersey with Ashes insignia

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The England Men’s Ashes Test squad have released three players – Jacob Bethell, Matthew Potts and Josh Tongue – to join the England Lions for their forthcoming two-day fixture against the Australian Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra, starting Saturday, November 29.

The match, to be played at Manuka Oval, will be a day/night fixture using the pink ball.

The Lions group, including the three players linking up from the Ashes squad, will travel from Perth to Canberra on Tuesday.