England Adds Teenage Leg-Spinner Rehan Ahmed to Ashes Squad as Moeen Ali’s Replacement.

In a notable development, 18-year-old leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has been included in England’s squad for the second Ashes Test match against Australia, serving as cover for Moeen Ali.

Rehan made history in December as the youngest player to represent England in Test cricket during their match against Pakistan. His debut in Karachi was nothing short of remarkable, where he claimed seven wickets overall, including an impressive 5/48 in the second innings.

However, Rehan’s performance in the second division of the County Championship this season has been less remarkable, with only six wickets to his name across seven matches, averaging over 67.

Moeen, an off-spinning all-rounder, encountered difficulties with a finger blister during the gripping first Test at Edgbaston, which Australia won by a narrow two-wicket margin. Despite his injury setback, the 36-year-old, who returned to Test cricket after a two-year absence, remains hopeful of regaining fitness for the second match of the five-game series at Lord’s, commencing on Wednesday.

Additionally, England is contemplating the option of fielding a four-man seam attack bolstered by the part-time spin of Joe Root.