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Ashes 2025-26: Doggett’s Return & Ashes Hope

by David Thompson - Sports Editor

Here’s a summary of the ‌article about ‌Brendan Doggett:

* Ashes Squad Anticipation: Brendan ‌Doggett,‌ 31, is highly likely to be named in Australia’s Ashes Test squad, ⁣to ​be ⁣announced on ‍Wednesday.
* Likely ‌a Reserve: Despite ​Pat Cummins⁣ being ruled ⁣out​ of the ⁤first ⁣Test, Doggett⁢ is expected to be a reserve bowler behind Mitchell starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Scott Boland.
* Recent Performance: ⁢He recently returned from a hamstring injury and took extraordinary figures of 6/48 and ‌1/38⁤ in his first Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia.
* Injury History: ⁤ Doggett has had recent injury setbacks (hamstring and⁢ hip) that ‍have ⁣impacted his‍ availability for previous tours, but he ​feels​ ready if selected.
* Rising‌ Pace Bowler: ​He’s ‌considered australia’s next in line fast bowler, particularly effective on flatter pitches ⁤due to his swing, pace, and ‍height.
*‌ Successful Past ⁢performance: He was ‍a star in last year’s Sheffield Shield final, taking ‍11 wickets and leading South⁤ Australia to their first title in ⁤29 years.⁣ He also had​ a‍ good⁤ stint with Durham ​in the⁤ County Championship.
* ready to Contribute: Doggett is eager to ⁤be ⁢selected and feels prepared to contribute to the team.

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