Australia could have the prospect to overview enjoying depth with two matches in opposition to the England Lions to be performed concurrently with the primary and second Ashes Assessments, slated to start later this yr.
A Cricket Australia XI will play the Lions at Lilac Hill, Perth, throughout the West Take a look at and Australia A will tackle the Lions at Allan Border Subject throughout the Brisbane Take a look at.
England will start its Ashes’ preparation with a three-day match in opposition to the England Lions at Lilac Hill, Perth, from November 13.
England Lions tour schedule:
- Nov 13-15: England v England Lions | Lilac Hill (Perth)
- Nov 21-24: CA XI v England Lions | Lilac Hill (Perth)
- Dec 5-8: Australia A v England Lions | Allan Border Subject (Brisbane)
It’s a massive yr of Australia A cricket: Peter Roach
Peter Roach, CA Head of Cricket Operations and Scheduling stated: “The reciprocal A sequence in opposition to the England Lions is vital for Australian Cricket, giving our gamers the prospect to carry out in opposition to excessive calibre opposition. We’re assured this sequence will complement what must be a fiercely contested Ashes sequence and have robust advantages for each international locations.”
“It’s a massive yr of Australia A cricket alternatives for our gamers with the present sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka A and a September sequence in opposition to India A earlier than the Lions sequence,” Roach added.
Australia to start residence summer season with Ashes Assessments
This would be the first marquee residence sequence for Australia within the red-ball format for the brand new World Take a look at Championship cycle. They are going to be internet hosting the Three Lions for a riveting five-match Ashes sequence, the primary of which can be performed on the Optus Stadium in Perth, adopted by matches at Brisbane and Adelaide for the second and third match, respectively. The fourth Take a look at, which can be a Boxing Day encounter, will like all the time be performed on the Melbourne Cricket Floor. The Ashes will conclude with the New 12 months’s Take a look at on the Sydney Cricket Floor.
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