The prestigious Ashes Test series between England and Australia will start today. Both teams will take on the first Test starting Friday at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The entire cricketing world is waiting for this historic series between the reigning World Test Champions (WTC) Australia and England. While hosts England are looking to avenge their 4-0 defeat in the 2021-22 series, the Kangaroos are looking to win their first Ashes in England after 22 years (Ashes 2023).
72 series have been played so far in this test fight which started in 1882. In this, Australia team won 34 times, England team won the series 32 times. The Ashes series is taking place in British soil after 4 years. The last time they played at home in 2019, the series was tied 2-2. At present, the Englishmen are ready to give a strong competition to the Test champion Aussies at home.
England have taken some surprising decisions for the Ashes. The ECB had requested Moeen Ali to come out of Test retirement. Accordingly, Moeen will appear in the Ashes series this time. England’s key pacers James Anderson and Stuart Broad are also there. Elsewhere, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, captain Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow are in the team.
Australia has not seen success in England. So, after a long time, this time they are ready to win the series and share the sweets with the fans. Currently, he is confident of winning the ICC World Test Championship final against India. Pat Cummins is leading the team and has a host of veterans like Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, David Warner. Besides, there are deadly bowlers like Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Mitchell Starc.
This time the live broadcast of the Ashes series can also be watched in India. Can be watched on Sony Sports Network in the country. Live streaming of the matches will also be available on SonyLIV and JioTV apps. The match will start at 03:30 PM as per the Indian Standard Time. Toss will be held at 03:00 PM.
