With two matches against the England Lions scheduled to take place concurrently with the first and second Ashes Tests later this year, Australia will have the opportunity to assess their playing depth.
In the West Test, a Cricket Australia XI will play the Lions at Lilac Hill in Perth, while in the Brisbane Test, Australia A will play the Lions at Allan Border Field.
On November 13, England will play the England Lions for three days at Lilac Hill in Perth to start preparing for the Ashes.
England vs. England Lions trip schedule: November 13–15 | Lilac Hill (Perth)
November 21–24: England Lions vs. CA XI | Lilac Hill (Perth)
Dec. 5-8: Allan Border Field (Brisbane) vs. England Lions
Australia is having a big year. Peter Roach, a cricket
“The reciprocal A series against the England Lions is important for Australian Cricket, giving our players the chance to perform against high calibre opposition,” stated CA Head of Cricket Operations and Scheduling Peter Roach. We are certain that this series will enhance what ought to be a hotly contested Ashes series and be very advantageous for both nations.
“With the current series against Sri Lanka A and a September series against India A prior to the Lions series, it is a big year of Australia A cricket opportunities for our players,” Roach continued.
Australia’s home summer will start with the Ashes Tests.
In the new World Test Championship cycle, this will be Australia’s first high-profile home series in the red-ball format. They will host the Three Lions in an exciting five-match Ashes series. The opening game will take place at Perth’s Optus Stadium, with the second and third games being played in Brisbane and Adelaide, respectively. As usual, the Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the fourth Test, which will take place on Boxing Day. The New Year’s Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground will mark the end of the Ashes.
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