England and Australia are set to kick off their highly anticipated Ashes series with the first Test taking place at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The clash between these two cricketing giants will be a five-match series held at various venues including Lord’s, Headingley, Old Trafford, and The Oval.
Ahead of the opening Test, England announced their playing XI on Wednesday, with experienced seamers James Anderson and Stuart Broad being included alongside Ollie Robinson in the pace attack. Moeen Ali, who came out of Test retirement, was also named in the squad after specialist spinner Jack Leach was ruled out due to a back injury. Australia, the current Ashes holders, had emerged victorious with a 4-0 win in the previous series played on their home soil.
The England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test match is scheduled to be played from June 16 to June 20. The venue for this exciting encounter will be Edgbaston in Birmingham. The match will commence at 3:30 PM IST, providing fans with an opportunity to witness the intense battle between these arch-rivals.
To catch the live telecast of the England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test match, viewers can tune in to the Sony Sports Network. The broadcasting rights have been acquired by this network, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the thrilling series. For those unable to watch the match on television, the live streaming will be available on SonyLiv, providing an online platform to enjoy the action-packed encounter.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the clash between England and Australia, ready to witness the intense battles, spectacular performances, and memorable moments that the Ashes series is known for. (Please note that all telecast and streaming timings are subject to the information received from the host broadcasters.)
