Ashes 2023: England men and women will fight for two Ashes trophies alongside their Australian counterparts on UK soil in 2023. The men's Ashes five-Test series between England and Australia will begin next year at Edgbaston on June 16, organizers said on Wednesday. The men's series will be contested over five Test matches in June and July, while the winner of the women's Ashes will once again be decided on the basis of performance in a multi-format series consisting of five-day Tests, three IT20s, and three ODIs.



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England women will take on Australia women in 2023 at Lord's, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Oval" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kia Oval</a>, Edgbaston, The Ageas Bowl, Trent Bridge, Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol, and Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, as both the men's and women's Ashes 2023 come to England and Wales. Ben Stokes' led team England will host Ireland in the first week of June before the 73rd LV=Insurance Men's Ashes series begins on Friday 16 June at Edgbaston, before visiting Lord's, Headingley - Stokes' 2019 heroics scene - Emirates Old Trafford and Kia Oval.



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<h2>ASHES 2023 FIXTURE:</h2>



LV= Insurance Men's Ashes Series:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>MATCH</td><td>DATE</td><td>VENUE</td></tr><tr><td>1st Test</td><td>16-20 June 2023</td><td>Edgbaston</td></tr><tr><td>2nd Test</td><td>28 June-2 July 2023</td><td>Lord's</td></tr><tr><td>3rd Test</td><td>6-10 July 2023</td><td>Headingley</td></tr><tr><td>4th Test</td><td>19-23 July&nbsp;2023</td><td>Emirates Old Trafford</td></tr><tr><td>5th Test</td><td>27-31 July 2023</td><td>Kia Oval</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



And a bumper Ashes summer women's competition will begin a week after the men's five-day Test match at Trent Bridge begins. The multi-format series will consist of one LV=Insurance Test match (worth four points), three ODIs, and three crucial IT20s (worth two points each).



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LV= Insurance Test Match, Women's Ashes Series:
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The only Women's Test matches will be played on 22-26 June 2023 in Trent Bridge.



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Vitality IT20s, Women's Ashes Series:
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>MATCH</td><td>DATE</td><td>VENUE</td></tr><tr><td>1st T20I</td><td>1 July 2023</td><td>&nbsp;Edgbaston</td></tr><tr><td>2nd T20I</td><td>5 July 2023</td><td>Kia Oval</td></tr><tr><td>3rd T20I</td><td>8 July 2023</td><td>Lord's</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>MATCH</td><td>DATE</td><td>VENUE</td></tr><tr><td>1st ODI</td><td>12 July 2023&nbsp;</td><td>Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol</td></tr><tr><td>2nd ODI</td><td>16 July 2023&nbsp;</td><td>Ageas Bowl</td></tr><tr><td>3rd ODI</td><td>18 July 2023&nbsp;</td><td>Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Ashes 2023: When and Where the Men's and Women's Ashes 2023 will be played? Fixtures announced.

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Australian Cricket Team is all set to meet the Indian Cricket Team in the final match of the World Test Championship (WTC) from 7th June to 11th June, at The Oval, London. After concluding with the WTC 2021-2023, the team will begin the route for the WTC 2023-2025 with their biggest rivalry against the English Cricket Team, popularly known as The Ashes.



The First Test Match of The Ashes is set to begin on 16th June in Edinburgh, Birmingham. Australian Team is mulling over whether to continue with the same approach they have continued in recent times for the red-ball format.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#alex-carrey-on-taking-english-team-in-edinburgh">Alex Carrey on Taking English Team in Edinburgh</a></li><li class=""><a href="#alex-carrey-on-tactical-analysis-of-australian-team">Alex Carrey on Tactical Analysis of Australian Team</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="alex-carrey-on-taking-english-team-in-edinburgh">Alex Carrey on Taking English Team in Edinburgh</h2>



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The Australian Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carrey recently opined his thoughts on the series. While the English are strategising over fast flat wickets, the Australian pace attack will be ready to counter their strategies under the leadership of Pat Cummins.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="alex-carrey-on-tactical-analysis-of-australian-team">Alex Carrey on Tactical Analysis of Australian Team</h2>



Alex Carrey recently opened up on the Australian Team?s approach towards the game. He believes the strategies and analytics will begin in a few weeks. He is hoping the team is lucky enough to lift their first <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICC_World_Test_Championship">World Test Championship</a> Title.



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<figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote>"The tactical stuff will start to take place over the next couple of weeks, but I don't see us falling into our batters going out and trying to score at the same rate. We'll do it differently, we've had some serious success in the last 18-24 months playing the style we want to play in different conditions and lucky enough to be rewarded with a spot in the World Test Championship [final], We are excited to come over to their backyard and take on a team that's playing some eye-catching cricket. As a player, it's going to be a hot contest, and I'm smiling just thinking about that first Test,"<cite>Alex Carrey</cite></blockquote></figure>

The Ashes 2023: Alex Carrey Confirms Australia Not Interested to follow England?s Bazball Approach

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Ashes 2023 is around the corner. The much-anticipated series between <a href="https://www.ecb.co.uk" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.ecb.co.uk">England</a> and Australia will begin from 16th June in Edgbaston, which will be followed by the second game on 28th June at Lord?s. The third game of the Ashes 2023 will be played on July 6th in Leeds whereas the last two games are slated to take place on July 19th and July 27th on Manchester and the Oval respectively. But before that England will play a one-off Test against Ireland whereas Australia will play WTC Final against India.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ashes 2023: James Anderson provides huge update on his injury ahead of Ireland Test and Ashes</h2>



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Ahead of the Ireland Test and Ashes 2023, England suffered a major blow as premier pacer James Anderson suffered an injury while playing in the county championship. The right-arm pacer faced a groin injury and was immediately taken off the field.?



James Anderson then didn?t take part in the game any further. With him getting injured there were many speculations about his availability for the Ashes 2023. But to the relive of English fans, he was named in the squad for the Ireland Test.&nbsp;



ECB director Rob Key said that they have picked James Anderson and will monitor his fitness during the Ireland Test. It?s learned that the pacer hasn?t regained his full fitness and might take up some time. Although he might train up with the team but can miss the game against Ireland.&nbsp;



James Anderson has an update about his fitness. He said that he?ll be back to his full rhythm in a couple of weeks. While speaking to the BBC's Tailenders podcast, he said:?



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?I'm not worried about it. It's obviously not great getting injured but it's probably the best outcome for what it is, because it's a low-grade thing and I think in a couple of weeks I'll be back to full fitness. It's frustrating because you always want to feel good and get enough bowling in before a series and you want to be fresh, so it's now about trying to plan the best route through this summer.&nbsp;



I felt like I needed to play this game so it's not ideal, but I'm not stressed about it.&nbsp;I'm just taking it day by day and seeing how it goes because obviously I don't want to risk anything by making it worse. I'm more confident I can get this one right [than in 2019] and give the Ashes a right good crack."



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ashes 2023: England announces squad for the Ireland Test?</h2>



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England will host Ireland in a one-off test from 1st June. They recently named a 15-member squad for the Ireland Test. Jonny Bairstow after missing so much of cricket due to injury was back in the team whereas Chris Woakes and Mark Wook too were named in the team.



Here?s the England squad for the Ireland Test&nbsp;



Ben Stokes (c), James Anderson, Jonathan Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.

Ashes 2023: James Anderson provides huge update on his injury ahead of Ireland Test and Ashes

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Ashes 2023: The greatest rivalry in the history of the game will yet again be on the show as <a href="https://www.ecb.co.uk" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.ecb.co.uk">England</a> and Australia will lock horns with each other in the five-Test series. It?s time for the Ashes, which will kick-start from 16th June followed by the second game on 28th June at Lord?s. The third game of the Ashes 2023 will be played on July 6th in Leeds whereas the last two games are slated to take place on July 19th and July 27th on Manchester and the Oval respectively. But before that England will play a one-off Test against Ireland whereas Australia will play WTC Final against India.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ashes 2023: Ollie Robinson doubtful for the Test against Ireland after suffering an ankle injury in the county game?</h2>



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England?s injury woes are getting bad to worse as they have suffered another blow. Ace pacer Ollie Robinson sustained ankle injury while playing the county game between Sussex and Glamorgan and can be doubtful for the one-off Test against Ireland followed by the first game of Ashes.?



Ollie Robinson did manage to play for the three days in the game but failed to take the field after Lunch on Day 3 as his sore ankle troubled him. In the game, he just managed 8 overs and then was deemed unfit to play.&nbsp;



The pacer was then taken for the scans and the coach of the county team mentioned that they it were precautionary scans. He also said that ECB?s medical team will monitor him before taking any further call. It?s likely that he might be fit for the Ashes but with the nature of the injury yet to know, one cannot say anything so early.?



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Ollie Robinson?s injury will be a massive blow for England considering the injuries they have had in their camp. Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Ashes 2023, James Anderson is battling a groin injury, Ben Stokes is struggling with his knee and Ollie Stone too has been out due to injury.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ashes 2023: England announces squad for the Ireland Test?</h2>



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England will host Ireland in a one-off test from 1st June. They recently named a 15-member squad for the Ireland Test. Jonny Bairstow after missing so much of cricket due to injury was back in the team whereas Chris Woakes and Mark Wook too were named in the team.



Here?s the England squad for the Ireland Test&nbsp;



Ben Stokes (c), James Anderson, Jonathan Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.

Ashes 2023: England suffers another massive injury blow ahead of Ashes; Ace Pacer doubtful for the first game

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=ENG+vs+IRE+2023">ENG vs IRE 2023</a>: England and Ireland will play the one-off test match at Oval Cricket Ground, London ahead of <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Ashes+2023" rel="nofollow">Ashes 2023</a>. England Cricket Board(ECB) names their playing 11 for the one-match test series against Ireland.&nbsp;



England Cricket Team is playing this test match ahead of Ashes 2023 to prepare themselves better for the Five Test Match series against Australia, which will start from June 16th.



The ECB announces Playing 11 for the test match against Ireland. Ben Stokes is going to lead the team in the start of English Summer, and Ollie Pope is chosen as the new vice-captain for this test match.&nbsp;



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Due to minor injuries, James Anderson and Ollie Robinson are ruled out of this test match against Ireland. ?The 25 Years old Josh Tongue was included in the Playing 11, whereas Chris Woakes couldn?t book his place in the Playing 11 despite being in the squad.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">James Anderson and Ollie Robinson misses out one-off test:</h2>



James Anderson and Ollie Robinson were not in the playing 11 because they had minor injuries and will rest for this series, but They will play in the Ashes 2023.



England?s Head coach said, "For the Ashes 2023, I think Anderson and Robinson will get fit, and they won?t be fit for this test match, and we are monitoring their Recovery.?



In the Absence of these two pacers, Josh Tongue will give more strength to England's Pace attack with Stuart Board and Matthew Potts. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley will open for England in this test match Whereas Vice Captain Ollie Pope will plat at no.3.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs IRE 2023 Test Series Schedule:</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs IRE 2023 England Playing 11:</h2>



Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope(VC), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(C), Jonny Bairstow(WK), Matthew Potts, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, Josh Tongue.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs IRE 2023 Full Squad:</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ireland Squad:</h3>



Andrew Balbirnie(C), Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Graham Hume, Andrew McBrine, James McCollum, PJ Moor, Tom Mayes, Fionn Hand, Craig Young, Conor Olphert, George Dockrell.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">England Squad:</h3>



Ben Stokes (C), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence, Harry Brook, Johnny Bairstow, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Chris Woakes, Jack Leach, Mark Wood, Josh Tongue, Matthew Potts, Stuart Broad.



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ENG vs IRE 2023: England names their Playing11 for one-off Test against Ireland ahead of Ashes 2023

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=ashes+2023" rel="nofollow">Ashes 2023</a>: Brendon McCullum Said England would play Attacking Brand of Cricket in the ashes series: As per England's Head Coach Brendon McCullum, In The ICC Review, said they would continue its attacking approach this English Summer.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=England" rel="nofollow">England </a>is playing four days test match against Ireland at Lord's Cricket Ground. After this, they will play the highly anticipated series against Australia, The Ashes 2023, which is scheduled from June 16th to July 31st. Australia and England will be playing five Test matches in this series at different venues.



This five-match series against one of the oldest rivals comes after 17 months after a demeaning 4-0 defeat. This led the English side to change their way of playing test cricket and now in 'BazBall' way.



After the tremendous defeat against many teams, England tried to adopt white-ball dominance of an ultra-aggressive brand of cricket in test cricket. England Cricket team, under the guidance of McCullum, with Ben Stokes as Captain, won 10 test matches out of 12 games.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Brendon McCullum on England's New Approach in Test Cricket:</h2>



England Test coach Brendon McCullum said, "We will continue to play with the same approach in the Ashes 2023 and in English summer as we have been playing since last year."



McCullum said, "Our Players must continue to play with the same style which has worked for them for few months. Boys will follow the same in the test match against Ireland and The Ashes 2023."



"When more things are at stake, Then it's important to keep things simpler and relaxed to do what gives you maximum results," McCullum said.



"I think we have the quality in our team and Players; they have got the quality to play a heavyweight contest, so I'm excited about this and how things will move on.".



England's batters are playing test cricket at a higher run rate, about five an over. The Team has improved their game in abetting and bowling as they are now regularly taking 20 wickets. This shows the change in the brand of cricket led England to such remarkable results.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Some Injury Concern for England ahead of the Ashes 2023:</h2>



Josh Tongue has made his Test debut after being added to England's playing 11 for the four-day Test against Ireland, whereas James Anderson and Ollie Robinson are not in the squad due to injury and will recover soon to get ready for the Ashes.



Jofra Archer has been struggling with his injury for a long time, and England will miss him this summer. In the last Ashes series, he was leading the whole English bowling attack and greatly troubled Australian batters.



Mark Wood is also injured, and there is concern about his recovery before Ashes 2023. It is expected that he may not be available for it.



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Ashes 2023: Brendon McCullum Said England would play Attacking Brand of Cricket in the ashes series

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Ashes 2023: England announce 16-member squad for first two Test against Australia: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has finally announced its 16-member squad for the first two test matches against Australia for the upcoming Ashes 2023. The cricket board has named the same test squad that faced Ireland in the one-off test recently.



The Men's Ashes 2023 between England and Australia is scheduled to begin on June 16 in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The five-match series will then advance to Lord's London followed by a game in Leeds, Manchester and Kennington Oval respectively.



The 16-member England squad for the first two tests of the Ashes 2023 include Josh Tongue, who was impressive in his debut game against Ireland. Tongue picked three wickets on day two of the contest and helped England close in on a comprehensive win at Lord's. 



It is important to note that England's only match preparation before Ashes 2023 is with Ireland, the game which is likely to be wrapped up anytime soon. England has reduced Ireland to 356/8 in the second innings after notching up a massive 524 runs in the first innings. 



Josh Tongue was drafted into the England side as fitness concerns in Ollie Robinson and James Anderson surfaced. The two senior pacers have been rested for the ongoing one-off Ireland test but will be available for selection against Australia in the Ashes 2023.



The 16-man strong English side will be led by all-rounder Ben Stokes, who has made a strong test portfolio for himself after winning 10 of his previous 12 matches. Stokes will be leading England in the Ashes for the first time in his career.



Wicketkeeping duties will be assumed by Jonny Bairstow, who has recovered from a freak leg fracture. Bairstow missed the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia and England's test leg against Pakistan and New Zealand due to the injury.



The pace battery comprising James Anderson, Stuart Broad, and Ollie Robinson will once again be in action. Besides, the three aforementioned pacers, England will also have the services of Chris Woakes, Mark Wood and Josh Tongue.



Down below is England's 16-member strong squad for Ashes 2023 against Australia.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">England Ashes 2023 Squad </h2>



Ben Stokes (c), Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Jack Leach, Chris Woakes, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, James Anderson, Mark Wood, Daniel Lawrence.



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For more details head to ECB's official <a href="https://www.ecb.co.uk/">website</a>.

Ashes 2023: England announce 16-member squad for first two Test against Australia

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Ben+Stokes+" rel="nofollow">Ben Stokes </a>made a Surprising Record after Winning The one-off Test Series against Ireland. Ben Stokes Become The First test Captain who won the Match Without Batting, Bowling, or Wicket Keeping.



England has Defeated Ireland in One-off Test series by 10 Wickets. Zak Crawley Smashed Three Fours in the first Over and led His team to a victory in just Three Days.



Ollie Pope has Played An Fantatsic Inning and Knocked a maiden Double Hundred in Test Cricket. Pope has scored 205 runs in 208 balls with 22 fours and two sixes. Stuart Broad and Debutant Josh Tongue got a five-wicket haul.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">England led by Ben Stokes shows their Dominance against Ireland:</h2>



In the First Inning, Ireland came to bat, and they got all out by scoring 172 runs. The main batters of Ireland got out early by scoring single-digit runs. Stuart Broad bowled an excellent spell in the first Inning, taking five wickets and giving only 51 runs in 17 overs.



In their first Inning, England made 524 run on scoreboard, Olli Pope?s Double Century and Ben Duckett?s classical 182 runs inning led England to dominate the game. Andy Mcbrine has taken two wickets, whereas Hume and Hand got one wicket each.



Ireland Came to bat for the second Inning, and This Time again, Ireland?s Main batters easily gave their wickets against England's Quality Pacers. Andy McBride and Mark Adair played a vital knock and Showed some resistance against English Dominant Performance. 



In the end, Ireland Made 362 runs and gave England, Target of 12 runs. England Easily chased the target in the first over and won the game by 10 wickets.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Now, England will Focus on Ashes 2023:</h2>



England will play against Australia in the<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Ashes+2023" rel="nofollow"> Ashes 2023</a>, starting on June 16th. James Anderson, Ollie Robinson, and Jos Tongue are included in an unchanged 16-member squad.



England squad: Ben Stokes (c), Ollie Pope, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Joe Root, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Jack Leach, Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Matthew Potts, Ollie Robinson, Dan Lawrence, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Josh Tongue.



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Ben Stokes became the first captain to win a Test match without?batting, bowling or wicket keeping.

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=ashes+2023" rel="nofollow">Ashes 2023</a>: Moeen Ali returns to the test cricket after retirement for ashes series against Australia: England's one of the best all-rounders, Moeen Ali, has come out of test retirement and is included in the first two matches of the Ashes 2023 squad.?



Moeen Ali retired from test cricket in 2021, but now after Jack Leach got injured and one of the important series, Ashes 2023 is about to start in a few days, England Management recalls him.



After discussing with Skipper Ben Stokes, England's Head Coach Brendon McCullum and Managing Director Rob Key, he reversed his decision to retire from test cricket.



Moeen replaces Jack Leach, who has been ruled out of the Ashes in 2023 due to a lower back stress fracture after winning the one-off test match against Ireland. Moeen has been included in the squad for the first two matches, which will be played at Edgbaston and Lord's.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Managing Director Rob Key on Moeen Ali's comeback in Ashes 2023:</h2>



Key said, "We discussed with Moeen Ali this week about returning to Test cricket after retirement. He is happy to come back to England's test squad and play test cricket for his country again."



"Moeen's experience and his performance with both bat and ball will help England in Ashes 2023."



England Cricket team will reach Birmingham on June 12th and will start practising at Edgbaston for three days from June 13th.?It will be quite challenging for Moeen.



He has not played any test cricket match since his retirement in September 2021 but recently played franchise cricket in India with Chennai Super Kings and also comes to Warwickshire in the T20 Blast.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">England Squad for Ashes 2023:</h2>



England squad:?Ben Stokes(C), Ollie Pope, Jonny Bairstow(WK), Joe Root, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Matthew Potts, Ollie Robinson, Dan Lawrence, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Josh Tongue.



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Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali returns to the test cricket after retirement for ashes series against Australia

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Ashes 2023: ENG vs AUS Schedule, Squads, Venues, Match Time, Live Streaming &amp; Telecast Complete Details: The epic rivalry between the two oldest test-playing nations - Australia and England, is all set to commence on June 16. This time, England will host the Ashes as they look to regain control following their humiliating 4-0 loss Down Under back in 2021-22.



Australia, recently, toppled India in the ultimate test at the Kennington Oval in London to win the second edition of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). The mighty Aussies controlled the game throughout the duration of five days and ended with a 209-run win.



On the other side, England have begun their long summer with a comprehensive victory over Ireland in the one-off test, a couple of days ago. England defeated Ireland by 10 wickets. 



Meanwhile, the Ashes 2023 will begin on June 16 in Edgbaston, Birmingham following which Australia and England will head to Lord's for the second fixture of the famous rivalry. The remaining three games of the Ashes 2023 will be held in Leeds, Manchester and London respectively.



This article will lead you through Ashes 2023: ENG vs AUS Schedule, Squads, Venues, Match Time, Live Streaming &amp; Telecast Complete Details.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ashes 2023: ENG vs AUS Schedule</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day/Date</td><td>Match Details</td><td>Venue</td><td>Time (IST)</td></tr><tr><td>Fri-Tue, June 16-20</td><td>ENG vs AUS 1st Test</td><td>Edgbaston, Birmingham</td><td>3:30 PM&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Wed-Sun, June 28 - July 02</td><td>ENG vs AUS 2nd Test</td><td>Lord?s London</td><td>3:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Thu-Mon, July 06-10</td><td>ENG vs AUS 3rd Test</td><td>Headingley, Leeds</td><td>3:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Wed-Sun, July 19-23</td><td>ENG vs AUS 4th Test</td><td>Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester</td><td>3:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Thu-Mon, July 27-31</td><td>ENG vs AUS 5th Test</td><td>Kennington Oval, London</td><td>3:30 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ashes 2023: ENG vs AUS Squads</h2>



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England Squad: Ben Stokes (c), James Anderson, Jonathan Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Stuart Broad, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Dan Lawrence, Joe Root, Josh Tongue, Ollie Robinson, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood



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



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ashes 2023: ENG vs AUS Venues</h2>



The five-match Ashes 2023 series will be held across five fantastic cricket stadiums across England. The first game of the ENG vs AUS test will be held in Birmingham followed by Lord's, London, Headingly in Leeds, Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester and Kennington Oval in London respectively. 



Here is the list of venues along with their seating capacity:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Headingley Cricket Ground</td><td>Venue</td><td>Capacity</td></tr><tr><td>Edgbaston Cricket Ground</td><td>Birmingham</td><td>25,000</td></tr><tr><td>Lord?s Cricket Ground</td><td>London</td><td>31,100</td></tr><tr><td>Headingly Cricket Ground</td><td>Leeds</td><td>18,350</td></tr><tr><td>Emirates Old Trafford</td><td>Manchester</td><td>26,000</td></tr><tr><td>The Kennington Oval</td><td>London</td><td>27,500</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ashes 2023: ENG vs AUS Live Streaming &amp; Telecast Complete Details</h2>



All the games of the upcoming Ashes 2023 will begin at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time and will be live telecasted on Sony Sports Network exclusively in India. Fans can tune in to Sony Sports TEN 5 SD and HD channels for live telecast. Meanwhile, the live streaming will be available on the SonyLiv application.



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Ashes 2023: ENG vs AUS Schedule, Squads, Venues, Match Time, Live Streaming &amp; Telecast Complete Details

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track. 
However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey. 
After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well. 
Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated: 
"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV. 
Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series. 
This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team. 
Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.
Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team. 
With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  
The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    
Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)
Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.
As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. 
As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  
As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Picking India-Pakistan’s strongest combined Playing XI from current squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Delhi Capitals IPL 2025: The Delhi Capitals (DC) find themselves in a fascinating position ahead of the IPL 2025 season. The team is primed for success with a revamped squad and a renewed focus. However, one crucial question looms large: who should lead the team? The experienced KL Rahul, or the dependable all-rounder Axar Patel? Let’s break down the dynamics and possibilities that each captaincy option offers.
<h2>KL Rahul: The Veteran Leader</h2>
KL Rahul comes to Delhi with a rich IPL pedigree. Over the years, he has proven himself as a prolific run-scorer, amassing over 4,600 runs at a phenomenal average of 45-plus. His experience as captain of the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants has shown his ability to guide a team to playoff stages, which he achieved twice with LSG. Rahul’s batting consistency and calm demeanor make him an attractive choice to lead DC.
However, Rahul’s captaincy style has been criticized for being conservative, particularly regarding his strike rate and decision-making in crunch moments. This could be a concern for a team like the Delhi Capitals, which boasts explosive batting talent and needs a captain capable of effectively utilizing this firepower.
<h2>Axar Patel: The Fresh Perspective</h2>
On the other hand, Axar Patel represents a new-age leader with a wealth of experience in high-pressure situations. Axar has been DC's vice-captain and even stepped in as captain for a game in IPL 2024. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a key player, and his recent appointment as India’s T20 vice-captain adds to his leadership credentials.
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Axar’s performances last season were nothing short of stellar, with 235 runs at a healthy strike rate and 11 wickets at an economy of 7.66. His all-around prowess, coupled with his understanding of the DC squad, makes him a strong contender for the captaincy.
Choosing between Rahul and Axar is essentially a choice between two distinct leadership styles. Rahul brings stability and experience, having captained for multiple IPL seasons. His presence can calm nerves during tense moments, which is invaluable for a team aiming for the playoffs. Axar, however, offers a dynamic and aggressive approach, potentially aligning better with DC’s young and energetic squad.
<h2>Delhi Capitals, the Squad</h2>
Delhi’s 2025 squad is packed with talent across the board. In the batting department, players like Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, and Jake Fraser-McGurk add explosive options, while KL Rahul himself remains a cornerstone at number three. The pace unit, led by Mitchell Starc and supported by T Natarajan and Mukesh Kumar, is formidable. However, the reliance on Axar and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department highlights a potential area of concern.
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Delhi Capitals Squad: Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manwanth Kumar, Trupurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari. DC retentions: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel.
<h2>The Strategic Impact of Captaincy</h2>
Under Rahul, DC might adopt a more methodical approach, relying on his ability to anchor innings and guide young players like Abishek Porel and Fraser-McGurk. Axar’s leadership could inject a more fearless and intuitive style, encouraging aggressive cricket and leveraging DC’s bench strength, including veterans like Faf du Plessis.
One key consideration is how the captaincy might affect their individual performances. While Rahul’s form as an opener has been a consistent asset, Axar’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball is crucial to DC’s balance. Assigning the captaincy to Axar could be a gamble, but it might pay off if it inspires the team to rally around a fresh vision.
Ultimately, the choice of captain will reflect DC’s strategic priorities. If the franchise prioritizes experience and a steady hand, KL Rahul is the natural choice. However, if they aim for a bold and innovative approach, Axar Patel might be the leader to take them to new heights.
Either way, the Delhi Capitals possess the ingredients for a successful campaign, and the captaincy debate only adds to the intrigue surrounding their 2025 IPL journey. They are one of the strong contenders for the trophy this year.

KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

Delhi Capitals faces a tough captaincy choice for IPL 2025: experienced KL Rahul or dynamic Axar Patel. Both offer distinct leadership styles, which will shape DC's approach with their star-studded squad and bold ambitions.

Delhi Capitals must choose between KL Rahul’s steady leadership or Axar Patel’s dynamic approach to maximize their IPL 2025 potential.