England’s Curious Ashes Prep

England’s curious Ashes prep

England won’t be able to put the shutters up like India did last summer when their one Ashes warm-up match takes place in Perth.

England to play only one Ashes warm-up match against England Lions

Cliff Notes – England to play only one Ashes warm-up match against England Lions England will face the England Lions in a single three-day practice match at Lilac Hill, Perth, from November 13-15, ahead of the first Ashes Test on November 21. The England Lions will play three fixtures during their concurrent tour, including a [...]

England to play only one practice game before Ashes 2025/26 - Inside Sport India

While India and England are busy fighting for the Anderson‑Tendulkar Trophy, England’s Test squad is quietly planning their Ashes campaign. Cricket Australia (CA) announced that England will play only one official red-ball practice match before the first Ashes Test in Perth, lining up a three-day fixture against the England Lions at Lilac Hill from November 13–15. The Test itself begins on November 21 at Optus Stadium. England Lions tour of Aust…

England to play only one Ashes warm-up match, against England Lions

England Lions will play two more matches on their tour - against CA XI and Australia A, which will run concurrently with the first and second Tests in Perth and Brisbane