Ashes 2023, Preview, Venue, Schedule, Broadcast Details and Squads
Ashes 2023- Preview
The historic Ashes 2023 series is set to commence on June 16, generating considerable buzz and excitement. This Ashes holds immense significance for Australia, as they aim to secure a victory outside their home country after a gap of 22 years. Currently holding the Ashes title, Australia enters the series as the defending champions, having emerged victorious with a 4-0 triumph in the 2021-22 Ashes Series
The upcoming Ashes series forms a crucial part of the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship. England has been entrusted with the responsibility of hosting this bilateral Ashes series, commencing on June 16, 2023. The first Test match between England and Australia is scheduled to kick off at 11:00 a.m. local time at Edgbaston.
The Ashes 2023 series will consist of five captivating Test matches, staged by England during the months of June and July. The series will conclude on July 27 in London, marking the last match of the highly anticipated England vs. Australia Test Series, 2023 bilateral series.
This Ashes series holds a special distinction for England, as it breaks a 139-year tradition of featuring an August match. The alteration was made to accommodate players for The Hundred 2023, a domestic cricket tournament. Consequently, cricket enthusiasts across the UK will have the opportunity to witness the Ashes action at a more convenient time.
The stage set for an enthralling encounter between England and Australia in the Ashes 2023, cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the series to unfold. The clash of these traditional rivals promises captivating cricketing moments and memories that will be etched in the annals of cricket history.
Ashes Test Series Schedule
| No. | Date | Team | Venue |
| 1 | 16 – 20 June 2023 | England vs Australia | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 2 | 28 June – 2 July 2023 | England vs Australia | Lords, London |
| 3 | 6 – 10 July 2023 | England vs Australia | Headingley, Leeds |
| 4 | 17 – 23 July 2023 | England vs Australia | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 5 | 27 – 31 July 2023 | England vs Australia | Kennington Oval, London |
Ashes Series 2023- Broadcasting rights in India
The game will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 1 HD, and SonyLIV. With a 19 membership, FanCode will also live stream the England vs. Ireland Test. Meanwhile, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket will broadcast the game live in the United Kingdom.
Ashes 2023- Squads For First Two Ashes Tests
The England Men’s selection panel has named a squad for the first two Ashes Tests.
England- Ben Stokes (capt), James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Matthew Potts, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Moeen Ali, Jonathan Bairstow.
It will be interesting to see if England will play Stuart Broad, who picked up a 5-wicket haul in the first innings of the Lord’s Test against Ireland, and James Anderson together for the first Test as workload management for the two senior pacers has been a priority.
- Jack leach has been ruled out for Ashes 2023 due to lower back stress fracture. Moeen Ali replaced Leach in the squad.
Australia has also announced a 17-man squad for the World Test Championship Final and the first two Ashes series matches, with Pat Cummins as captain and Steve Smith as vice-captain.
Australia– Pat Cummins (captain), Alex Carey, Marcus Harris, Michael Neser, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vice-captain), Mitchell Starc, David Warner, Scott Boland, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green
- Josh Hazlewood was part of the original squad however due to injury Michael Neser has been named Hazlewood’s replacement.
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