Ashes 2023: 5 Players to Watch Out For

The much-awaited Ashes 2023 is around the corner. The five-match Test series between England and Australia is all set to kick-start on June 16. Australia are the current holder of the urn, having thrashed the Three Lions 4-0 the last time the two sides met in 2021-22.

Both heavyweight nations are studded with top-quality players and fans are likely to witness some breathtaking action. As the series approaches nearer, preparations of both sides are in full swing along with some war of words from the players of the arch-rivals. Amidst injury woes and some uncertainties in both the English and the Aussie camp, teams will aim to field their best possible team.

Having said so, England will be looking to keep up with their 'Bazball' brand of cricket while Australia will look to repeat the sublime form they showcased during their last visit to the UK shores. Hence, it will not be wrong to say that there are some exciting players who could make all the difference when it will matter the most in the upcoming Ashes Tests.

Let us look at the players to watch out for:

Here are 5 players to watch out for Ashes 2023:

5. Harry Brook

Harry Brook is one of the exciting prospects in the England cricketing circles. The 24-year-old has put up an exhibition of his flamboyant stroke play and took top-quality attacks to the cleaners. T20 cricket has been his happy hunting ground, and he has smashed 2622 runs in 110 matches at a strike rate of 146.23.

Brook has been magnificent in the Test arena and has been England’s match-winner with the bat. The ace batter has featured in six matches and piled on 809 runs at a superb average of 80.90, which includes four sensational centuries and three half-centuries.

However, Brook has been in poor batting form of late. In the recently concluded IPL 2023, he could only manage 190 runs in 10 games for Sunrisers Hyderabad at a strike rate of 123.37. The Yorkshire-born would look to make amends for the iconic Test series and put up a show with the bat.