Schedule unveiled for 2013-14 Ashes
The ECB and Cricket Australia today announced the itinerary for England's Ashes Test series in Australia in 2013-2014.
The Gabba in Brisbane - the traditional venue for the opening match of Ashes Test series 'Down Under' - will again host the first Test with further fixtures to follow in Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.
As part of their preparations for the Test series, England will play three first-class matches in the period leading up to the first Test, with Western Australia set to host the first match of the tour in Perth on October 31.
ECB Chief Executive David Collier said: “The historic sporting rivalry between these two countries ensures that there is always intense interest in this tour and all cricket fans will be looking forward to what promises to be one of the major highlights in next year's sporting calendar.
The Gabba will once again host the opening Test of an Ashes series in 2013-14. Next winter's five-match rubber will begin on November 21
“With England's historic triumph in the 2010-11 Ashes series still fresh in the memory, we anticipate there will be significant travelling support for Alastair Cook's team in Australia next winter and a tremendous atmosphere at each host venue.”
The Ashes Test series will be followed by five one-day internationals and three T20 internationals between the two countries. The dates and venues for these matches will be announced in due course.
Further details regarding ticket availability and pricing for the Ashes Test Series in Australia will be announced by Cricket Australia next year.
England to Australia, Ashes Test Series Itinerary - 2013-14
Oct 25 | England arrive | Perth |
Oct 31 - Nov 2 | Three-day warm-up v Western Australia | WACA, Perth |
Nov 6-9 | Four-day warm-up v Australia A | Blundstone Arena, Hobart |
Nov 13-16 | Four-day warm-up v New South Wales XI | Sydney Cricket Ground |
Nov 21-25 | 1st Test | The Gabba, Brisbane |
Nov 29-30 | Two-day warm-up v Chairman's XI | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
Dec 5-9 | 2nd Test | Adelaide Oval |
Dec 13-17 | 3rd Test | WACA, Perth |
Dec 26-30 | 4th Test | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
Jan 3-7 | 5th Test | Sydney Cricket Ground |
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