India, Sept. 23 -- Harry Brook was named England's vice-captain for the upcoming Ashes, beginning November 21 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. In the high-profile five-Test series between arch-rivals England and Australia, Brook will replace Ollie Pope as Ben Stokes' deputy. England's ODI and T20I captain now steps into the Test leadership group. The 16-member squad also includes pacer Mark Wood, who returns to the Test squad following his recovery from a left knee injury.

England skipper Stokes hurt his shoulder during the fourth Test against India in Manchester, and this ruled him out of the final game at the Oval. However, he remains on track to be fit in time and lead the Three Lions Down Under.

Test Captain Ben Stokes continues his r...