Ashes: Don't think any England player should be subject to abuse by fans in Australia, says Ashley Giles

Ashley Giles also backed England captain Joe Root to "do what is right" if he feels his players are being abused by fans during the Ashes series in Australia next month.

Ashley Giles, the director of England men's cricket, has backed team captain Joe Root to "do what is right" if they face any abuse from Australian fans during The Ashes 2021-22 series starting next month.

The oldest rivalry in cricket will resume with Australia hosting England in the first Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on December 8. England's Barmy Army and the Aussie fans are expected to be at their loudest with this series being the first Ashes amid the Covid-19 pandemic.