Ollie Robinson has made a notable return to England's cricket team this summer, demonstrating exceptional control and consistency. He started his first Test by taking three wickets in an over and his final bowling innings by taking two in an over. His fitness and work ethic, previously questioned, have improved significantly, following only one appearance in nearly three years before this season.
Meanwhile, Joe Root has experienced a challenging home summer with the bat. His average of 33.5 is considerably lower than his previous home Test average of 55.52. Root has also been dismissed lbw eight times in 11 innings, a significant increase from his past record.
Dan Lawrence has found a home at No 6, scoring three half-centuries in four attempts and achieving a Test average of 46.75 this summer. His increased bowling workload since moving to Surrey in 2024 contributed to his selection as a batting all-rounder following Ben Stokes' retirement.
Josh Tongue has had a remarkable year, taking 51 wickets across all formats and 43 in Tests. He has been a consistent menace to opposition batters and was the joint leading wicket-taker in The Hundred. In contrast, Gus Atkinson, despite contributing to the team's success, has taken fewer wickets than his seam attack teammates.
Ben Duckett has had his poorest summer in four years with the England team, exceeding 36 runs only once in 10 innings. Against Pakistan, he never reached 20 runs in four innings, averaging 8.80.