FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Fourth Test - England v India - The Oval, London, Britain - September 4, 2021 England's James Anderson Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
MELBOURNE (Reuters) -England have omitted Jonny Bairstow from their 12-man squad for the Ashes opener in Brisbane on Wednesday and opted to keep seasoned paceman James Anderson in reserve for the second pink ball test in Adelaide.
Mark Wood was named with fellow quicks Stuart Broad and Ollie Robinson but may end up making way for spinner Jack Leach depending on the Gabba wicket.
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