Agency News

Sports News | Cricket Australia Says 2025-26 Ashes Series Will Begin in Western Australia

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Cricket Australia said on Wednesday that the five-Test Ashes series between Australia and England in 2025-26 will begin in Perth, Western Australia.

Sports News | Cricket Australia Says 2025-26 Ashes Series Will Begin in Western Australia

Sydney, Oct 16 (AP) Cricket Australia said on Wednesday that the five-Test Ashes series between Australia and England in 2025-26 will begin in Perth, Western Australia.

That first Test is scheduled for November 21-25, 2025 with the second a day-night Test at the Gabba in Brisbane from December 4-8. Adelaide Oval will host the third Test from December 17-21.

Also Read | Mary Kom Criticises Indian Boxers' Paris Olympics 2024 Performance, Says 'I Can Still Fight Better Than Them'.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground will host its traditional Boxing Day Test beginning December 26, with the Sydney Cricket Ground also maintaining its usual time slot for the January 4-8 fifth and final Test.

Australia currently holds the Ashes, having retained them with a draw in the 2023 series in England. AP

Also Read | PAK 302/7 in 101 Overs | Pakistan vs England Live Score Updates of 2nd Test 2024 Day 2: Matthew Potts Sends Back Salman Ali Agha.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)