The Ashes in Australia 2021/22

Whilst Australia’s vaccination program is now progressing well, it does not look likely that they will be accepting international visitors in time for the Ashes series. The official line from Cricket Australia is as follows: “Given Australia’s current border closures and the level of uncertainty that will continue to exist for a number of months, Cricket Australia and Cricket Australia Travel Office will delay the release of tickets and travel packages to international fans for the upcoming Ashes series. Cricket Australia will continue to monitor this situation closely and work with the relevant authorities to ensure the safety of all players, staff, and fans is the number one priority.”

So, get ready for some very late nights/early mornings in front of the telly! The schedule is as follows:

It is notoriously difficult to beat the Aussies in their own backyard, but with an increasingly settled batting line up and genuine fast bowlers, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, hopes are high that England will give the locals a real run for their money this time round.

The Ashes series will be fought out at Australia’s five major Test venues:

Brisbane Cricket Ground

Known as “The Gabba” (from “Woolloongabba” where the stadium is located), the Stadium seats 42,000 and hosted its first test match in 1931

The Adelaide Oval

Considered to be one of the most attractive cricket grounds in the world, boasting views of St Peter’s Cathedral, the Oval seats 53,698 and dates back to 1871

Melbourne Cricket Ground

The MCG seats 100,024 and hosts an annual Boxing Day test match

Sydney Cricket Ground

Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is a major international sports venue and seats 48,601.

Optus Stadium, Perth

Optus Stadium was awarded the Most Beautiful Stadium in the World in the 2019 Prix Versailles international architecture awards and has 60,000 seats and a fans-first approach in design and technology.