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Yahoo
9 hours ago
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- Yahoo
England's curious Ashes prep
England have opted against a suite of tour games to prepare for the Ashes and will instead play against themselves in Perth to prepare for November's opening Test. The only official practice match for the tourists in their quest to regain the urn will be against an England A side at Lilac Hill in a three-day red-ball match. Touring teams have long abandoned multiple matches against state teams given the packed nature of the cricket schedule. Last summer India played a single intra-squad match, behind closed doors and amid much secrecy, at the WACA. No media or outside viewers were allowed in, although the public parkland at Lilac Hill won't afford England the same privacy. There is potential for the tourists to play a two-day fixture in Canberra against the Prime Minister's XI in between the first Test and the second match at the Gabba, but that will be the extent of games outside the five-match international series. The news cames as Cricket Australia confirmed the Lions would play three fixtures on their tour of Australia will run a the same time as the Ashes, giving England a larger cohort of player in Australia at the same time. England could also choose to play some unused Test squad members if they are not selected in the XIs for the first two Tests. 'The reciprocal A series against the England Lions is important for Australian cricket giving our players the chance to perform against high calibre opposition,' CA head of cricket operations and scheduling Peter Roach said. 'We're confident this series will complement what should be a fiercely contested Ashes series and have strong benefits for both countries. 'It is a big year of Australia A cricket opportunities with the recently completed series against Sri Lanka A and tour of India in September before the Lions series.' Australian selectors will have four full rounds of Sheffield Shield cricket to get players tuned up for the Ashes, offering the chance for batters to seize an opening spot with Sam Konstas no lock to keep his spot after failing in the West Indies.
News.com.au
9 hours ago
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- News.com.au
England's only tour game ahead of the Ashes will be against England A
England have opted against a suite of tour games to prepare for the Ashes and will instead play against themselves in Perth to prepare for November's opening Test. The only official practice match for the tourists in their quest to regain the urn will be against an England A side at Lilac Hill in a three-day red-ball match. Touring teams have long abandoned multiple matches against state teams given the packed nature of the cricket schedule. Last summer India played a single intra-squad match, behind closed doors and amid much secrecy, at the WACA. No media or outside viewers were allowed in, although the public parkland at Lilac Hill won't afford England the same privacy. There is potential for the tourists to play a two-day fixture in Canberra against the Prime Minister's XI in between the first Test and the second match at the Gabba, but that will be the extent of games outside the five-match international series. The news cames as Cricket Australia confirmed the Lions would play three fixtures on their tour of Australia will run a the same time as the Ashes, giving England a larger cohort of player in Australia at the same time. England could also choose to play some unused Test squad members if they are not selected in the XIs for the first two Tests. 'The reciprocal A series against the England Lions is important for Australian cricket giving our players the chance to perform against high calibre opposition,' CA head of cricket operations and scheduling Peter Roach said. 'We're confident this series will complement what should be a fiercely contested Ashes series and have strong benefits for both countries. 'It is a big year of Australia A cricket opportunities with the recently completed series against Sri Lanka A and tour of India in September before the Lions series.' Australian selectors will have four full rounds of Sheffield Shield cricket to get players tuned up for the Ashes, offering the chance for batters to seize an opening spot with Sam Konstas no lock to keep his spot after failing in the West Indies.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Ravi Shastri claims Ashes is NOT Australia's biggest rivalry and singles out one England star for turning India series in their favour
Ravi Shastri reckons that despite its 143-year history, the Ashes is no longer Australia 's biggest cricket rivalry. England v Australia stretches back to 1882-83, but world cricket's oldest series has now been surpassed by India v Australia, Shastri told The Overlap and Betfair's Stick to Cricket show, citing the record attendance of 373,691 at last winter's Boxing Day Test in Melbourne as evidence. 'I would say, in the years I played, the biggest rivalry is India v Pakistan. The interest it generates from the outside is massive,' said the former India head coach. 'Having said that, in the last 10 years, India v Australia has taken off. In cricketing terms, India v Australia has produced some series. 'This year, you've got record crowds into the MCG for Boxing Day. The largest number of people that came in since Don Bradman's team in 1936. 'Now, I think that The Ashes will get a lot of people, but to upstage that you have to have a great series and probably the best crowd ever.' That could be possible, with Cricket Australia reporting 50,000 ticket sales to English fans alone within the first 24 hours of general purchase last month. It coincides with a feeling that this England side under Ben Stokes is the best equipped to win down under since the 3-1 victory in 2010-11. Fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood should be fit, improving England's firepower, and Shastri reckons they could also benefit from including Liam Dawson ahead of Shoaib Bashir. A fractured finger for Somerset off-spinner Bashir, 21, has led to the recall of veteran Dawson this week, following an eight-year absence at Test level. But Shastri, a former spinner himself, said: 'You will need a spinner to do a controlling job, more than anything else. Someone who can keep it tight on a hot day, and hopefully give you some runs as well. 'Australia will be hard (for Bashir). You might need a spinner to give you more with the bat. Dawson's a good choice there.' As for the here and now, Shastri has praised Ben Stokes' influence in England opening up a 2-1 lead when, on the balance of play, the scoreline could be drastically different. Shastri was also full of praise for Ben Stokes' efforts in England's victory against India at Lord's Shastri also highlighted the importance of Liam Dawson's recall with Shoaib Bashir out injured 'If India had seized their moments it could have been 3-0 but England have shown a lot of character, first at Leeds, then again on the final day at Lord's, where the captain put his hands up, bowled those long spells, put his neck on the line and pulled it off. It is set up beautifully,' the 63-year-old said. 'If you saw the two captains, Shubman Gill was having an outstanding series and Stokes was getting there. 'You could almost sense at Edgbaston, he was preserving himself, wanting enough in the tank to go to Lord's at full pelt.' The fourth Test of five begins in Manchester on Wednesday, although forecast rain could disrupt its start.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
WI vs AUS 1st T20I: Cameron Green and Mitch Owen star in Australia's three-wicket win
Mitchell Owen, a promising allrounder from Tasmania, became just the third Australian - after David Warner and Ricky Ponting - to score a T20I half-century on debut. (Image Credit: Cricket Australia) Mitchell Owen made a memorable international debut, scoring a half-century and taking a wicket to help Australia secure a three-wicket victory against West Indies in the opening Twenty20 cricket series match in Kingston, Jamaica on Sunday. Australia successfully chased down the target of 190 runs with seven balls remaining. Owen and Cameron Green formed a crucial 80-run partnership for the fifth wicket off 40 deliveries, with Green contributing 51 runs from 26 balls. Owen joined the elite company of David Warner and Ricky Ponting as Australians who have scored a half-century on their T20 debut. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! West Indies, who batted first, posted 189-8 after a strong start but lost momentum in the final overs, losing four wickets for just five runs in the last nine balls. Australian fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis claimed career-best figures of 4-36. Roston Chase led the West Indies batting with 60 runs from 32 deliveries before being caught off Dwarshuis' bowling. Chase and Shai Hope (55) had earlier built a solid 91-run partnership for the second wicket. Dwarshuis dominated the next-to-last over, taking three wickets in four deliveries. Jason Holder managed to survive the hat-trick ball but fell in the following delivery. Rishabh Pant battled pain, worked hard in nets on Day 2 to bat at Lord's | Exclusive Nets Visuals The victory gives Australia, who recently completed a 3-0 test series sweep, an early lead in the five-match T20 series. "Firstly happy we got the win — it was nice to contribute," Owen said. "Just nice to be mentioned with those class players." Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
