Morgan was not impressed as Australia retained the Ashes due to Manchester weather, claiming “has there ever been a less-deserved retention of the Ashes? From the Bairstow debacle to this rain-soaked fiasco, it’s an absolute farce that smirking Australia have ended up with the urn still in their hands.” England comfortably the better side as this Test showed. Gutting.”
Piers Morgan tweets from 2013 emerge
Fans were quick to respond to Morgan with his tweets from the 2013 Ashes. Australia, 2-0 down after two Tests, had the better of the third Test, also at Manchester. After scoring 527/7d and limiting England to 368, Australia then reduced the hosts to 37/3 in pursuit of 332.
However, rain washed out the final day, meaning England retained the Ashes after winning the series in 2010/11.
Morgan was very happy for the rain to intervene on that occasion. In response to a tweet that read “It’s wrong of me to want it to rain in Manchester. Completely wrong & unsporting,” Morgan replied, “it’s Australia. Relax.”
Also, former England offspinner Graeme Swann said “Many times I have cursed the rain in Manchester, but today I would take it home to meet my grandma and marry it,” to which Morgan replied “BOOM”.
Below are some of Morgan’s receipts from the 2013 Ashes series, further highlighting England’s dismay when something – or anything – goes against them.
Cricket News: The Oval London weather forecast for 5th Ashes Test | What is the weather forecast for the 5th Ashes Test?
The weather is arguably the biggest talking point in cricket right now after the Manchester rain denied England an opportunity to level the series at 2-2.
This Ashes series, which has been enthralling and topsy-turvy in equal measure, did deserve a showpiece finish. However, the hosts, who are left to rue key moments in the first two Tests, can still deny Australia a first series win in England since 2001.
Attention now turns to The Oval for the fifth and final Test starting Thursday, 27th July. Here is a look at the weather forecast for the match.
5th Ashes Test 2023: The Oval London weather forecast – will rain have a say?
According to BBC.com, rain is likely to cause interruptions in the fifth Test as well. However, the forecast has improved slightly for day one, with chances of precipitation hovering around 40-60% as compared to 70% a few days ago.
AccuWeather forecasts “mostly cloudy, breezy and humid with a touch of rain” on Thursday. The platform predicts a 71% chance of precipitation during the day, with up 2.5mm of rain expected to fall.
Given moderately breezy conditions are expected, one can hope the rain clouds blow away quickly enough to allow for sufficient play on Thursday.
Days two, three and four look more promising. BBC.com forecasts 0% chance of precipitation from 2pm and less than 20% before that on Friday (day two).
Chances of precipitation are higher on Saturday (up to 48%), with drizzle a possibility late morning and early afternoon. Sunday looks mostly clear, with a peak 21% chance of precipitation at 1pm.
The chance of rain is higher on day five. The chances of precipitation are 66-70% between 11am and 4pm, with thundery showers and a moderate breeze forecast.
With all this in mind, there should hopefully be enough to play see a result in the fifth Test.
What will this mean for team selections?
The Oval is typically one of the better batting surfaces in England. The average first innings score at the ground since 2013 is 320.6. Australia scored 469 in the recent World Test Championship Final against India.
Will Australia pick a specialist spinner this time? Or will pace be the way to go in overcast conditions? Teams batting first have won 60% of the matches on this ground in the past decade. So, bowling last with a specialist spinner can be a matchwinning move.
Cricket News: Test cricket vs SA20: CSA prioritise T20 league over NZ tour | South Africa could send second-string team to New Zealand
Cricket South Africa (CSA) is prioritising the SA20 over their Test tour of New Zealand in February 2024. CSA CEO Pholetsi Moseki told ESPNcricinfo that while they are mindful of the national team fulfilling bilateral obligations, the SA20 takes first priority.
“Protea players in the SA20 will not be going to New Zealand and that is a directive from CSA,” said CSA CEO Pholetsi Moseki CSA CEO. “But our plans are on track. The auction will be the next milestone and Shukri [Conrad, the Test coach] will then determine player availability for the tour.”
In a recent CricBlog survey, 75% of respondents said they believe franchise owners will soon hold power over cricket boards. The SA20 tournament, which kicked off in 2023, has a suite of investors. IPL franchise owners have invested in the teams, which leaves CSA in a position where those owners want a return.
So, having first-choice South Africa players available for that tournament is key to keep the investors happy, which means the Proteas will send a second-string team to New Zealand.
SA20 vs Test cricket: New Zealand will not negotiate dates
CSA were hoping the schedule could be re-arranged in order to ensure that the dates do not clash with the second season of the SA20. However, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) did not agree to reschedule dates for the two-match Test series.
The two Tests will be conducted from February 4-17, 2024, and it will hence collide with the business end of CSA’s flagship T20 tournament.
“These Tests have been part of the FTP since it was announced two years ago. We’ve collaborated and agreed dates with CSA, who have confirmed the tour, acknowledged the arrangements and have been in receipt of the schedule for several weeks,” NZC manager of public affairs Richard Boock was quoted in a report by ESPNcricinfo.
Boock added, “Flights have been confirmed, dates for the practice game have been agreed, and we’re looking forward to the squad’s arrival. The Proteas are a popular and formidable Test team and we view them as an important part of our home summer schedule.”
The Kiwis were unable to reschedule the Tests with South Africa to any other time in the home season. So, the Proteas will send second-string side to New Zealand for the red-ball series.
While the CSA centrally-contracted players owe their allegiance both to the national team as well as their respective franchises, the SA20 holds the primary rights over the players in the January window.
LAKR vs SEO Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report MLC 2023 Match 12 | LAKR vs SEO Dream11 Prediction Today | Morrisville Pitch Report
The winless team comes up against the only team with a 100 per cent record in the inaugural season of Major League Cricket.
Los Angeles Knight Riders(LAKR) will be looking to end their disappointing season on a high, fighting off the threat of finishing the campaign without a single win. Lots has fallen on Andre Russell’s shoulders, and despite his best efforts, LAKR have not scored enough runs nor have they offered enough control with the ball.
The opposite applies to Seattle Orcas (SEO). Led by Wayne Parnell’s superb five-wicket haul, Seattle were far too good for Texas, who are also one of the better-performing teams this season. Top spot and automatic qualification to the MLC 2023 Final is up for grabs, so Parnell’s team surely won’t be letting up in this afternoon clash.
Los Angeles Knight Riders: 1. Jason Roy, 2. Unmukt Chand, 3. Nitish Kumar, 4. Rilee Rossouw, 5. Andre Russell, 6. Jaskaran Malhotra (wk), 7. Sunil Narine (c), 8. Corné Dry, 9. Adam Zampa, 10. Ali Khan, 11. Spencer Johnson
Seattle Orcas: 1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. Nauman Anwar, 3. Shehan Jayasuriya, 4. Heinrich Klaasen, 5. Dasun Shanaka/Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Shubham Ranjane, 7. Imad Wasim, 8. Wayne Parnell (c), 9. Cameron Gannon, 10. Harmeet Singh, 11. Andrew Tye
LAKR vs SEO Dream11 Prediction – Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Los Angeles Knight Riders:
Andre Russell is the top run-scorer in MLC 2023 (169) at an average of 84.50 and strike rate of 164.07. His matchup with AJ Tye at the death could work in his favour, given he has strong numbers against him: 35 balls, 63 runs, three dismissals, SR 186.
Jason Roy has scored 134 off 84 balls against left-arm orthodox this year, with four dismissals. An interesting battle against Imad Wasim could await us.
Rilee Rossouw prefers to bat first in T20s. Since the start of 2022, Rossouw has scored 988 runs in franchise T20s at an average of 32.9 and strike rate of 159.6.
Sunil Narine has excellent numbers against Quinton de Kock in T20s: 54 balls, 51 runs, three dismissals.
Adam Zampa is the second-highest wicket-taker in MLC 2023 (7) at an average of 18.71 and strike rate of 12.85.
Seattle Orcas:
Quinton de Kock found form in the last game with 53 off 36 balls. If he gets going here, he could go big against an LAKR attack that has been expensive for the most part.
Across ODIs and T20Is, de Kock has scored 64 runs off 35 balls against Zampa (one dismissal).
Heinrich Klaasen goes from strength to strength. His game against spin continues to amaze. He has smashed 436 runs at an average of 109.00 and strike rate of 184 vs. spin in T20s this year.
Wayne Parnell was outstanding against TSK. He blew them away, finishing with 5/20. One key battle we may see today is Parnell vs. Roy as the opener was dismissed by left-arm seam in the last game.
Parnell has enjoyed success against Andre Russell in T20 cricket: 8 balls, 10 runs, two wickets.
Australians Cameron Gannon (six wickets) and Andrew Tye (five wickets) are in good form in MLC 2023.
Imad Wasim (four wickets in MLC 2023) is conceding just 6.18 per over this season. Three of his four scalps have come in the powerplay.
Church Street Park Morrisville Pitch Report and Weather
A warm day is forecast for this afternoon clash. The forecast is for a top of 37 degrees. However, there is a chance of afternoon storms, which may impact the game later on in the contest.
Chasing has proven to be the way to go in both of the first two matches on the ground.
LAKR vs SEO Dream11 Prediction Today Match 23 July 2023
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Option 1:
LAKR vs SEO Dream11 Prediction Today Match 23 July 2023
Option 2:
LAKR vs SEO Dream11 Prediction Today Match 23 July 2023
LAKR vs SEO Match Prediction – who will win?
Seattle to win.
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Cricket News: Footage of Harmanpreet Kaur smashing stumps – captain criticised | Reactions to Harmanpreet Kaur smashing stumps after dismissal
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur could find herself in hot water following her reaction to being dismissed in the third ODI against Bangladesh at Mirpur.
Harmanpreet was adjudged LBW in the 34th over of India’s chase of 226. Left-arm spinner Nahida Akter, who finished with 3/37, dismissed Kaur in an attempt to play a sweep after umpire Tanvir Ahmed gave her out.
The Indian captain was livid with the call, hitting the stumps with her bat and having stern words with Ahmed as she walked off. Here are a few different angles of the incident.
IND-W captain Harmanpreet hit the stumps, shouts at the umpire then showed middle finger & thumb to the fans after given LBW by the umpire, claiming it was bat. little did she know the catch was taken as well by the fielder. Again complained about the umpire at match presentation pic.twitter.com/VbjrT1Ijp7
Harmanpreet was also very strong with her words in the post-match presentation following a thrilling tie where Bangladesh came back from nowhere to salvage the match and tie the series.
“I think a lot of learning from us from the game. Even apart from the cricket, the kind of umpiring that was happening, we were very surprised,” she said. “The next time we come to Bangladesh, we will make sure we have to deal with this type of umpiring and prepare ourselves accordingly.
“They [Bangladesh] batted really well, batted according to the situation. They were taking those singles which were very crucial. In between, we leaked a few runs but we controlled the game very well when we were batting.”
Kaur continued, “but, as I mentioned earlier, some pathetic umpiring was done; we are really disappointed about some decisions given by the umpires.”
Reactions to Harmanpreet Kaur hitting stumps and criticising umpires
Some fans criticised Harmanpreet for her actions as captain of India.
What did I just listen to? India women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur blaming the umpires for not winning the series in Bangladesh ?
At least, don't take the credit away from Bangladesh, they were phenomenal and won fairly. Please don't be salty ????pic.twitter.com/jnQ68pLkkF
Kudos to @SamannoyG for dealing so professionally with an angry and petulant Harmanpreet Kaur at the post match interview. #BanvInd
— Sight Screen Cricket Journal (@SightScreenCJ) July 22, 2023
If there was bat involved as suggested by Harmanpreet Kaur's gesture then it was caught at slip. Needless smashing of stumps.pic.twitter.com/V4aJKpu8or
— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) July 22, 2023
A lot of umpiring decisions in the #BANvIND series have been questionable.
Harmanpreet deserves the strictest punishment possible as per the ICC Code of Conduct. https://t.co/1GXhCh5JJt
— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) July 22, 2023
Harmanpreet Kaur completely crossing the line by belting the stumps on a decision and giving the umpire a death stare. Something I've always feared with her since watching her celebrate that semifinal knock in 2017. There is a lot of brash anger, and it come out again today.
Rude behaviour from Indian Cricket Women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Pathetic to see hitting the stumps with the bat and gesturing with the umpires pic.twitter.com/lUJulaSh5g
IND-W captain Harmanpreet hit the stumps, shouts at the umpire then showed middle finger & thumb to the fans after given LBW by the umpire, claiming it was bat. little did she know the catch was taken as well by the fielder. Again complained about the umpire at match presentation pic.twitter.com/VbjrT1Ijp7
Such an unprofessional statement. She was clearly out, so was Meghna Singh. Yes, Yastika lbw was controversial but part of the game. Not cool from an experienced player and a respected individual.
There were also calls for better umpiring and DRS in all women’s internationals. The argument is that the ball hit the ground after Kaur bottom-edged it.
Harmanpreet Kaur said, "We have to deal with this kind of umpiring, the next time we come to Bangladesh."
She said it was pathetic umpiring and it was really disappointing.
Biased umpiring. Bangladesh might be celebrating but cricket looses here. Poor organisation of woman’s cricket. Woman’s cricket came too far now. Come to sporting wickets and will show who are lioness
Cricket News: Best memes & reactions to rain on day 4 of Old Trafford Test | Reactions to rain playing spoilsport on day 4 of 4th Ashes Test
England have played the near perfect Test across three days, but are now sitting nervously waiting for the rain to relent on day five at Old Trafford. The hosts have been outstanding, making World Test Champions Australia look third rate for most of the contest, putting themselves in a great position to level the series 2-2.
However, rain could very well have the final say. Going 2-0 down in an Ashes series not only poses the challenge of beating the opposition thrice, but the weather as well. Barring enough gaps in the weather on day five, it looks like the rain could beat England, meaning Australia will retain the urn.
While that is disheartening to England fans, the reactions on Twitter can make for some cheering up. As the clouds hang low, rain threatens to appear and umpires have a chat and inspect, here are some of the best memes and reactions to rain playing spoilsport on the fourth day at Old Trafford.
Best memes and reactions to rain playing spoilsport at Old Trafford
We all need to brace ourselves for the fact there's going to be four hours where it doesn't rain, an hour of which will be given over to lunch and tea, there will also be seven pitch inspections and finally a start time, I don't know, 150 seconds before it pisses it down again. https://t.co/AmjbcD8s4x
"A bit of a miscalculation," admits man who sold all his Accuweather shares last week. pic.twitter.com/TRyisJ8JIh
— Pavilion Opinions (@pavilionopinion) July 22, 2023
Now, you can either have the washer and dryer where the lovely Smithers is standing, or you can trade it all in for what’s in the box #Ashespic.twitter.com/SiZ5sY8sdI
One session of play was possible on day four. Marnus Labuschagne struck his second away hundred right when the team needed it. He put on a 103-run stand with Mitchell Marsh (31*), reducing the deficit below 70 in the process.
Joe Root and Moeen Ali looked the most threatening of the bowlers on a pitch aiding turn and uneven bounce for the spinners. Should there be some play, batting conditions are sure to be challenging with the overcast conditions, pressure of the situation and footmarks for the spinners to exploit.
Cricket News: Why did Pakistan star Ayesha Naseem retire at 18? | Ayesha Naseem retires from cricket at age 18
Pakistani teenage cricket star Ayesha Naseem has hung her boots from the sport at 18 years of age citing religious reasons. The batter had informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that she has bid goodbye to the game earlier this year itself.
The senior national women’s team skipper Nida Dar made efforts to convince Ayesha to rethink her decision but it did not bear the desired results. Ayesha has clarified that she wants to live her life as a practicing Muslim in accordance with the Islamic laws.
“She was contacted for a training camp and assignment but she told the board she no longer wanted to play cricket,” a source in the know of developments was quoted in a report by the Press Trust of India (PTI). The source added, “Efforts were made even by Nida Dar and some Pakistan players to convince her that she can be a practicing Muslim and also play cricket at the same time but Ayesha refused to rethink her decision.”
Ayesha Naseem showed plenty of promise
The Abbottabad-born cricketer emerged as a regular in the Pakistani T20I team in her short international career. She was renowned for her hard-hitting skills with the bat and earned praise from none another than Wasim Akram for her splendid talent. She represented Pakistan in 34 international matches, which included 30 T20Is and four ODIs.
In the shortest format, Ayesha struck 369 runs at a strike rate of 128.12. She played multiple cameos of significance and hit 18 sixes, which demonstrated her impressive power-hitting abilities. Touted to be the next big thing in Pakistan’s women cricket, Ayesha’s retirement comes as a shock to the cricketing fraternity.
Videos of several of her innings against top international teams have been circulating all over Twitter since the news broke out.
SEO vs TSK Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report MLC 2023 Match 10 | SEO vs TSK Dream11 Prediction Today | Morrisville Pitch Report
The tenth match of the inaugural season of Major League Cricket sees two sides with title aspirations go head-to-head. Texas Super Kings sit atop the table with two wins in three matches in what has been a solid start to their season. Also enjoying a solid start is Seattle Orcas who are the only team with a 100 per cent record so far.
Seattle have been solid batting first, as have Texas. Both teams have won each of their first two games when setting a score. So, it will be interesting to see the approach on a new ground after Washington’s run chase yesterday.
Seattle Orcas: 1. Qunton de Kock (wk), 2. Nauman Anwar, 3. Shehan Jayasuriya, 4. Heinrich Klaasen, 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Shubham Ranjane, 7. Imad Wasim, 8. Cameron Gannon, 9. Wayne Parnell (c), 10. Harmeet Singh, 11. Andrew Tye
Texas Super Kings: 1. Faf du Plessis (c), 2. Devon Conway, 3. Cody Chetty, 4. David Miller, 5. Mitchell Santner, 6. Dwayne Bravo, 7. Daniel Sams, 8. Milind Kumar, 9. Mohammad Mohsin, 10. Rusty Theron, 11. Zia-ul-Haq
SEO vs TSK Dream11 Prediction: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Seattle Orcas:
Heinrich Klaasen is having a year to remember. In 22 franchise T20s this year, Klaasen has smashed 865 runs at an average of 50.9 and strike rate of 170.3.
Klaasen has been outstanding against spin in T20s in 2023: 405 runs, avg. 101.2, SR 178.4.
Quinton de Kock is striking at 151.64 in all T20s this year. He is averaging 30.66.
Nauman Anwar is Seattle’s top run-scorer so far in MLC 2023. He has made two starts (48 and 30) at a strong strike rate of 134.48.
Shimron Hetmyer will be key as finisher. Between overs 16 and 20 this year, Hetmyer has scored 341 runs at a strike rate of 174.00.
Imad Wasim has taken three wickets this season at an economy of just 6.14. In all T20s, Wasim has conceded just 31 runs off 35 balls against Faf du Plessis (one dismissal).
Cameron Gannon has made a superb start to MLC 2023. The seamer has picked up five wickets in two matches.
Texas Super Kings:
Decon Conway has scored two fifties in three matches to start MLC 2023. In franchise T20s this year, Conway has scored 360 runs in the powerplay at a strike rate of 135.3. He’s been dismissed just five times in this period.
Faf du Plessis has not got going yet. He has scored just 22 runs this season. In 27 balls against Wayne Parnell, du Plessis has struck 48 off 27 balls (one dismissal). He also has great numbers against AJ Tye: 27 balls, 49 runs, no dismissal.
David Miller loves to own the second-half of an innings. Since the start of 2022, Miller has a strike rate of 150.05 between overs 10 and 20 in all T20s.
Dwayne Bravo has dismissed Quinton de Kock four times in 54 balls in all T20s (61 runs).
Mohammad Mohsin is the top wicket-taker so far in MLC 2023. He has taken seven wickets as a superb average of 10.28 and economy of 6.54.
Church Street Park, Morrisville Pitch Report and Weather
Washington chased LAKR’s 175 with ease yesterday. Conditions looked good for batting as the night went on, so the captain who wins the toss may be tempted to chase.
Another clear and warm night is forecast with a top of about 32 degrees.
SEO vs TSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 21 July 2023
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Option 1:
SEO vs TSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 21 July 2023
Option 2:
SEO vs TSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 21 July 2023
SEO vs TSK Match Prediction – who will win?
A game that can go either way. Texas may prevail, especially if du Plessis can get going.
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Cricket News: Why did Pakistan postpone the West Indies series in January 2024? | Details on why Pakistan postponed West Indies series
In a recent development, the Pakistan Cricket Board has postponed their home series against West Indies, which was scheduled to be held in January and February next year, to January 2025. Instead of that series, Pakistan will now be playing five T20 Internationals against New Zealand away from home.
Pakistan was also scheduled to have a separate away series against New Zealand consisting of three ODIs and five T20Is in January, 2025. However, with the West Indies series now postponed, the New Zealand tour has been shifted to April, 2025.
It is now reported that Pakistan is scheduled to play a whopping 19 T20Is from now until the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, according to the Men’s Future Tours Programme (FTP).
More than half of the 19 T20Is will be contested against New Zealand; five away from home in January next year, and five at home in April, 2024.
Pakistan will also be playing three T20Is against Netherlands, two against Ireland and four against England before the T20 World Cup next year.
Moreover, after the second Test of the ongoing series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan is scheduled to play just three Tests until August 2024. The Australia series at the end of the year will be an away one for Pakistan, meaning that they will not play any home Tests the entire season.
In August 2024, Pakistan will host Bangladesh for a two-Test series.
Pakistan Men’s updated Future Tours Programme 2023/24: West Indies shifted to early 2025
2023-24:
July: Pakistan tour Sri Lanka (2 Tests)
August: Pakistan vs Afghanistan (3 ODIs)
September: ODI Asia Cup in Pakistan and Sri Lanka
October-November: ODI World Cup in India
December-January: Pakistan tour of Australia (3 Tests)
January: Pakistan tour of New Zealand (5 T20Is)
April: New Zealand tour of Pakistan (5 T20Is)
May: Pakistan to the Netherlands (3 T20Is), to Ireland (2 T20Is), and to England (4 T20Is)
Cricket News: 2023 Women’s Ashes smashes attendance & viewership records | Women’s Ashes 2023 attendances and viewership
In another win for women’s sport, the 2023 Women’s Ashes achieved outstanding attendance and viewership numbers. England pushed the mighty Australia team all the way, finishing level on points after sealing both the T20I and ODI series.
The hosts very nearly pulled off a remarkable coup of regaining the Ashes after losing the one-off Test, which they were very competitive in. They lost off the penultimate ball in the opening T20I and took the second ODI to the final ball, where they lost by just three runs.
Clearly, fans were enthralled and are right behind the England team. The 2023 edition of the Ashes left 2019 for dead in terms of supporters watching at the ground as well as on broadcasts and social media.
Below are some of the numbers released by England Cricket in the aftermath of the closely-fought battle between two great rivals.
Total attendance of 110,000 across the 2023 Women’s Ashes series
The Test, three T20Is and three ODIs saw a total attendance of 110,000. This is 4.5 times more than the 2019 Ashes series.
Also, all three ODIs were sell outs. This is the first-ever England Women’s ODI series to sell out, with full crowds at Bristol, Southampton and Taunton respectively.
5.3 million viewers on live TV& 47 million video views
The 2023 Women’s Ashes series reached 5.3 million viewers on live TV, more than double 2019’s number. Also, all women’s Ashes highlights videos on the England & Wales Cricket Board YouTube channel had a total of approximately 8.14 million views at 20th July, along with two million viewers tuning into BBC TV highlights.
In addition, the series drew in 47 million video views across all of England Cricket’s social media outlets.
33.5% of ticket buyers were women
One of the key objectives of elite women’s sport is to inspire the next generation of girls. Crowds were full of young fans. Also, it is clear that the series engaged the female audience, with women purchasing over a third of the tickets sold.
Fans were greeted with a high standard of cricket right throughout the 2023 Women’s Ashes series. The women’s game continues to trend upwards. With England and other nations beginning to provide strong competition, the engagement is only going to improve further.
Both Australia and England now switch their focus to upcoming assignments. The Australians travel to Ireland for three ODIs starting Sunday July 21. England’s cricketers will soon begin their 2023 Hundred campaign before hosting Sri Lanka for three T20Is and three ODIs starting August 31.
