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“Quietly confident” about Australia tour of England – Ashley Giles | Ashley Giles confident that Australia’s limited overs tour of England will go ahead
Ashley Giles, managing director of the England men’s cricket team, is confident about Australia’s white-ball tour of England going ahead in September.
As quoted by ESPNCricinfo, Giles, via a video call, hailed Australia as one of England cricket’s important partners. “We had a really good conference call with them last week”, said Giles. “They’ve been one of our strongest partners for years, Australia, and that continues that way.”
Giles pointed that it is understandable if any Australian player or support staff member had some concerns given the COVID-19 situation in the UK. However, Giles provided reassurance that protocols are put in place to ensure all involved remain as safe as possible.

“Clearly, if you are an Australian cricketer or member of staff, outward looking in at the moment, there would be some nervousness. But, we are doing everything to allay as many of those fears as we possibly can to get them to the country. September is a long way right now, and a lot could change in that time.
Are we confident? Quietly confident, but there is still a lot of water to pass under the bridge.”
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According to some reports, the ECB is planning to create an “extravagant COVID-19 bubble” for Australian cricketers. The goal of this is to ensure all members of the touring party are as satisfied as possible in isolation, as the ODI and T20I series are both of great importance to England after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australia were last in England for the 50-over World Cup and memorable Ashes series in 2019. Before that, Australia had a forgetful visit in 2018, losing all five ODIs and the lone T20I. This included being on the wrong end of a world-record 481/6, where England hammered Australia’s bowlers to all parts.
Should the tour go ahead as planned, Australia will be out for redemption in what should be an exciting tour.
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