ECB announce dates for men’s and women’s Ashes in 2023, Edgbaston to host 1st men’s Test
India Today
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), on Wednesday, September 21, announced the schedule for the men’s and women’s Ashes to be played next summer.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), on Wednesday, September 21, announced the schedule for the men’s and women’s Ashes to be played next summer. The men’s Ashes is scheduled to get underway on June 16 with the opening Test to be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
The women’s Ashes will start on June 22 with a five-day Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Lord’s, Headingley, Old Trafford and Kennington Oval will host the other four Tests of the men’s Ashes. The women’s Ashes also comprises three ODIs and as many T20Is.
“We’re absolutely delighted to be hosting two Ashes series in 2023, as well as hosting Ireland Men, New Zealand Men and Sri Lanka Women,” Interim Chief Executive Officer Clare Connor, was quoted as saying.
The UK is calling! @ECB_cricket have just announced venues, dates and times for both the men’s and women’s #Ashes in 2023. pic.twitter.com/3HmdFH23ZK
“Next summer will be huge for England Women and England Men. There are few events more special in English sport than a home Ashes series and I know that Heather, Ben, and their teams, will be excited and driven by the challenge of regaining the Ashes,” he stated.
