Is Ben Foakes in Ashes squad? Why was Ben Foakes dropped?

English cricketer Ben Foakes competes for Essex in the domestic game. Ben Foakes is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium bowler.

During England’s tour of Sri Lanka in January 2011, Foakes played two Youth Test matches against Sri Lanka Under-19s to make his England Under-19s debut.

Foakes made his Essex debut in a first-class game against the visiting Sri Lankans at the County Ground in Chelmsford during the 2011 English season.
Tissara Perera bowled him out for 5 runs in Essex’s opening inning. He made three catches from behind the stumps, two in the first innings of the Sri Lankans and one in the second. He agreed to a professional contract in September 2011 that is valid till 2013.

Is Ben Foakes in Ashes squad?

Ben Foakes is not included in England’s Ashes squad for the opening two Test matches. The 16-member squad chosen by England to play Ireland at Lord’s has been confirmed for the opening two Tests of the men’s 2023 Ashes.

Why was Ben Foakes dropped?

The wicketkeeper-batsman Bairstow, who hit six century in 2022 before suffering a leg injury in September that prevented him from competing in the T20 World Cup in Australia, was given the opportunity to replace Foakes.