Former English cricketer Chris Woakes feels England stand an opportunity of defeating Australia within the upcoming Ashes. England final gained the Ashes in Australia again in 2010-11. They’ve been unsuccessful of their final three makes an attempt whereas touring Down Underneath.
Woakes acknowledged how difficult it’s to play red-ball cricket in Australia. Nevertheless, he reckoned that England has the potential in addition to squad depth to provide the Aussies a run for his or her cash.
“We’ve obtained nice depth and an important squad. Going to Australia is all the time a special beast, however I’m hoping the blokes can go and do a very good job. If the lads within the first XI can keep match and on the sector, we’ve a hell of an opportunity this time,” said Woakes in a BBC Radio 5 Stay interview.
Woakes, who not too long ago retired from worldwide cricket, spoke concerning the depth of the Ashes and believes that the present lot has what it takes to compete in Check cricket performed in Australia.
“Ashes cricket is performed with extra venom behind it, however these gamers have performed sufficient worldwide cricket to know what it’s about. We’ve been constructing properly over the previous couple of years however haven’t fairly crossed the road within the huge sequence. We’re due for a aggressive efficiency Down Underneath, and these guys have gotten that within the locker,” he added.
England kicked off their 2025-27 cycle of the World Check Championship with a five-Check sequence at house towards India, which they drew 2-2. Joe Root (537 runs in 9 innings), Josh Tongue (19 wickets in six innings) and Ben Stokes (17 wickets in eight innings) have been the highest performers from the English unit.
England’s leadup to the Ashes includes a six-match white-ball sequence towards New Zealand, with three ODIs and as many T20Is. The sequence is scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 18.
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