England and Australia agree to start Women’s Ashes sooner due to World Cup
The visitors are looking to regain the Ashes for the first time since 2015, having lost two and drawn one of the past three series
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.England and Australia have agreed to bring forward the Women’s Ashes by a week to allow both teams to quarantine ahead of the World Cup in New Zealand.
The multi-format series had been due to start with a standalone Test match on 27 January, followed by three Twenty20s and three one-day internationals to conclude on 19 February.
But with a 10-day mandatory quarantine required before arriving at the global tournament, where England will defend their 2017 title, a change has been made.
The Canberra Test match will retain its place in the diary, but will now be preceded by the T20s in Adelaide The first ODI will also take place at Canberra’s Manuka Oval, with the last two games at Junction Oval in Melbourne on February 6 and 8.
England are looking to regain the Ashes for the first time since 2015, having lost two and drawn one of the past three series.
Revised Women’s Ashes fixtures:
Jan 20: 1st T20 (Adelaide)
Jan 22: 2nd T20 (Adelaide)
Jan 23: 3rd T20 (Adelaide)
Jan 27-30: Test Match (Canberra)
Feb 3: 1st ODI (Canberra)
Feb 6: 2nd ODI (Melbourne)
Feb 8 3rd ODI (Melbourne)
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments