The Ashes 2025: TMS pundits' players to watch including Root, Stokes, Smith & Labuschagne

The article discusses the upcoming Ashes series between England and Australia, with predictions from various experts and commentators. Here are some of the key points:

* Ben Stokes is expected to be a vital player for England, having experience of Australian pitches and being able to balance the attack.
* Josh Hazlewood is likely to be the leader of the Australian attack in Pat Cummins' absence, and his metronomic accuracy could cause problems for England's openers.
* Gus Atkinson is seen as a potential key bowler for England, with the ability to hit the top of off-stump on Australian pitches.
* Steve Smith is expected to be a crucial role player for Australia, having fresh form and being able to anchor the middle order.
* Jofra Archer could make a significant impact for England if he can stay fit and perform well on Australian pitches.

The article also includes predictions from various commentators, including Phil Tufnell, Simon Mann, Henry Moeran, Dan Norcross, and others.
 
I think Ben Stokes is gonna be huge for england 🀞, his experience of australian pitches will def give em an edge 😊... and jofra archer if he can stay fit then england's attack is sorted πŸ’ͺ... but u know australia's got some tricky bowlers too, like jos hazlewood... i'm not sure about gus atkinson tho, has he really shown his mettle yet? πŸ€”
 
πŸ€” I'm getting excited about the Ashes series, but I gotta say, the state of English cricket is still a bit dodgy for me. Ben Stokes is definitely gonna be key, no doubt about it πŸ™Œ, but can't help feeling that England's attack is a bit one-dimensional without Jofra Archer throwing his wild shots around πŸ€ͺ.

On the other hand, Aussie bowlers are looking fierce with Josh Hazlewood being the top dog πŸ• now that Pat Cummins is out. But I still think Gus Atkinson has what it takes to trouble English batsmen on these pitches πŸ”΄.

For Australia, Steve Smith is like a breath of fresh air 🌿, and if he can keep his cool, England's middle order might get a taste of their own medicine 😏.

Lastly, Phil Tufnell's prediction that England will win the series 2-1 πŸŽ‰ sounds a bit far-fetched to me, but hey, maybe I'm just being too pessimistic πŸ˜”. One thing is for sure - this Ashes series is gonna be an absolute cracker of a contest πŸ”₯!
 
Ugh, the Ashes is gonna be so intense this year! I'm low-key excited to see Ben Stokes bring his A-game against those Aussie bowlers 🀯. And let's be real, Josh Hazlewood is like a right pesky little insect when it comes to getting England's openers out for cheap. But I reckon Gus Atkinson has the potential to cause some trouble with that top of off-stump trick of his πŸ’₯.

I'm also keeping an eye on Steve Smith - he looks like he's back in form and can anchor Australia's middle order nicely. And let's not forget about Jofra Archer, if he can just stay fit and focused, he could be the difference-maker for England πŸ”΄. I've got a bad feeling though that it's gonna be a close series...
 
I'm so done with the format of Ashes series predictions 🀯. It's always the same old guys giving their two cents - Ben Stokes this, Josh Hazlewood that... Can't we get some fresh perspectives? πŸ˜’ And what's with all the emphasis on England's openers? Don't they know how to handle a few Australian swing balls already? πŸ™„

And Gus Atkinson? I love the enthusiasm, but is he really the answer to England's bowling woes? πŸ€” Can we at least get some data-driven stats to back up these predictions instead of just hoping for the best? πŸ’»
 
I'm not buying all this hype about the upcoming Ashes series... I think Australia is gonna crush England πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ. People are giving too much credit to Ben Stokes, he's got a good track record, sure, but can he handle the pressure on the biggest stage? And what about Jofra Archer, everyone's expecting him to step up, but what if he's still injured πŸ€•. I think England needs more depth than just Stokes and Archer.

And as for Australia, they're in decent form and Smith is a top player, no doubt about that πŸ‘. But can Josh Hazlewood really handle the English middle order? I reckon it'll be a tough ask. And Pat Cummins' absence won't be felt that much, I think the Aussie team has got enough experience to fill the gap.

I'm just not convinced England's gonna win πŸ€”.
 
I'm loving the hype around the upcoming Ashes series 🀩! I think Ben Stokes is going to be a game-changer for England - he's got that Aussie experience under his belt and can bring balance to their attack. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood seems like a solid choice for Australia, his accuracy is top-notch and could give England's openers a run for their money πŸŒͺ️. I'm intrigued by Gus Atkinson for England too, hitting the top of off-stump on Aussie pitches is no easy feat! As for Australia, Steve Smith looks like he's back to form and will be crucial in anchoring that middle order ⚑️. And can't wait to see what Jofra Archer brings to the table if he stays fit and firing πŸ”₯
 
I'm not expecting much from this Ashes series tbh... Both teams are gonna struggle with the Aussie conditions πŸ€”. England's got Ben Stokes, but he's had issues with injuries in the past. And don't even get me started on Jofra Archer - if he can't stay fit, he won't be able to make an impact πŸ₯.

Australia's lost Pat Cummins, but Josh Hazlewood is looking solid. He might just prove to be too much for England's openers. And what about Steve Smith? He's always been a top player when it comes down to it. England needs someone like that on their side πŸ’”. Gus Atkinson's potential is nice, but let's see if he can deliver under pressure 🀞.

I think most of these predictions are just based on nostalgia and past performances. The real test will be how these teams perform in the actual series, not what experts think πŸ˜‰.
 
I'm super stoked about the upcoming Ashes series 😊! I think Ben Stokes is gonna be a total game changer for England, he's got experience playing on Aussie pitches and can balance out their attack pretty well. But at the same time, Josh Hazlewood could give them some major headaches with his accuracy 🀯. And I love how Gus Atkinson is seen as a potential key bowler for England, he's got that skill to hit the top of off-stump and take wickets.

For Australia, Steve Smith looks like a solid choice to anchor their middle order, and if he gets going, it could be tough for England to get on top. And Jofra Archer is definitely one to watch - if he can stay fit and perform well, he could make a huge impact 🌟. I'm loving all the predictions from these experts and commentators too, it's gonna be an intense series! Can't wait to see how it all plays out πŸπŸ‘
 
Wow 🀩 I'm loving the rivalry between these two cricket teams! The Ashes is always so intense and unpredictable. Interesting how Ben Stokes is being tipped to be a game-changer for England, but Jofra Archer's fitness issues are definitely a concern... πŸ’” Does anyone think Australia's fast bowlers can adapt to England's bouncy pitches? πŸ€”
 
man i'm lowkey hyped for the ashes series this year its gonna be a tough one for england to beat aussie on their home turf but ben stokes has got a good chance of causing some trouble with those big shots of his...josh hazlewood's accuracy is definitely gonna give england's openers a headache tho. and i'm thinking steve smith might just hold the key for australia, he's been looking sharp in practice matches...also would love to see jofra archer get fit and start throwing some fire at aussie bowlers
 
I think people are being too hard on Ben Stokes, I mean, the bloke's been through some tough times with his personal life and whatnot, but he's still one of the best all-rounders in the game πŸ€”. And let's not forget, Aussie pitches can be a real challenge for any team, but I think England's got a good balance of power and skill to take on Australia.

I'm loving the hype around Gus Atkinson, mate - the kid's got talent pouring out of every pore 😍. And Steve Smith's still one of the most underrated batsmen in the game, IMHO. He's been working hard to get back to form and I think he'll be a real thorn in England's side.

I'm not sure about Josh Hazlewood being the Aussie leader though - Pat Cummins is a big loss, but maybe they've got someone up their sleeve πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. And Jofra Archer, yeah, let's hope he stays fit and healthy for once ⏰. I think England's got this one in the bag πŸ΄πŸ‘
 
I think it's gonna be a tough series for either team πŸ€”. Ben Stokes is definitely a dark horse for England, but can he get the Aussies to play some wayward cricket? On the other side of the coin, Josh Hazlewood's accuracy is going to be a nightmare for England's openers... they'll need to find a way to deal with him ASAP πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ. And speaking of dealing with Aussie pitches, Gus Atkinson might just be the answer for England - if he can master that top of off-stump thing 🎯. As for Australia, Steve Smith is always a solid player and will look to anchor their middle order... fingers crossed for a few wickets from Jofra Archer if he stays fit πŸ’ͺ. The question is, which team's bowlers will come out on top? βš–οΈ
 
I'm gonna say it - Ben Stokes is overrated πŸ€”. Don't get me wrong, he's a great all-rounder and can swing that bat in any condition, but I think England's chances of winning the Ashes are more dependent on their batting depth than their bowlers. They've got some talented guys like Gus Atkinson and Jofra Archer, who can create problems for Australia's top order. The Aussies, on the other hand, have a strong middle order with Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, which could give England's bowlers a headache.

I'm also not sold on Josh Hazlewood being their leader πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. He's got experience against England, but I think Australia needs someone more explosive in that role. And let's be real, Phil Tufnell is way off the mark with his predictions πŸ˜‚. The Aussies are gonna take the Ashes, and it's gonna be a close series, not a landslide win for them like some people think 🏟️.
 
I'm so excited about the upcoming Ashes series between England and Australia 🀩! I've been following cricket for ages and it's always a thrilling matchup. I think Ben Stokes is gonna be a total game-changer for England, his experience on Aussie pitches is just what they need to take on the Aussies 🏴️. And can you believe Josh Hazlewood is leading the Aussie attack now? 😲 That's some big shoes to fill but I'm sure he'll do great. For England, Gus Atkinson seems like a dark horse (in a good way πŸ˜‰) - if he can get it right, he could be a key bowler for them. Meanwhile, Steve Smith is looking fire πŸ”₯ for Australia and Jofra Archer... fingers crossed he stays healthy 🀞! It's gonna be a wild ride, can't wait to watch all the matches unfold πŸ“Ί!
 
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