The Ashes 2023: Schedule, Venues, and All You Need to Know

The Test cricket series between England and Australia is known as the Ashes. The rivalry stretches back to 1882, when Australia defeated England on English soil for the first time. The Ashes is regarded as the most prestigious prize in Test cricket, and the rivalry between the two teams is one of the most heated in sports.

The Ashes rivalry is intense and often brutal. Both teams have a long and illustrious history, and both have a strong sense of pride and tradition. The matches are always fiercely fought, and the atmosphere inside the stadium is tremendous. The Ashes are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for any cricket lover.

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The Ashes schedule

First Test: June 16 to June 20, Edgbaston, Birmingham, 3:30 PM IST
Second Test: June 28 to July 2, Lord’s, London, 3:30 PM IST
Third Test: July 6 to July 10, Headingley, Leeds, 3:30 PM IST
Fourth Test: July 19 to July 23, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, 3:30 PM IST
Fifth Test: July 27 to July 31, Kennington Oval, London, 3:30 PM IST

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Where to watch the Ashes?

The Sony Sports Network owns the streaming rights to the Ashes in India. The Ashes will be broadcast on Sony Sports channels, and live streaming will be available on the Sony Liv app.

Australia has already named its squad for the first two Ashes matches. The Australian team consists of the following players:

Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith (vc), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Starc, David Warner.

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