Overview
- Saker will work alongside Southee for the Lions warm-up in Perth and the first Test, then take full charge of England’s fast bowlers.
- The Australian previously served as England’s bowling coach from 2010 to 2015, including their 2010–11 Ashes win in Australia.
- Paul Collingwood will miss the tour for personal reasons, with the remainder of Brendon McCullum’s staff unchanged.
- Former All Blacks mental-skills coach Gilbert Enoka will support the squad during the lead-up and throughout the Ashes.
- England are preparing a pace-led group featuring Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, Brydon Carse and Matthew Potts, with the series starting November 21 in Perth.