The Ashes 2021-22 : England Vs Australia

Australia’s playing eleven

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Here are some facts about why the series is called Ashes series.

The story of the Ashes began way back in 1882 when England were beaten at home at the Oval for the first time by Australia.

The series defeat shocked the sporting world at the time and prompted The Sporting Times newspaper to print a joke story on the 'death of English cricket'.

The newspaper said English cricket would be burnt down and the ashes sent to Australia.

When England next toured Australia those ashes became real - a pair of bails were burned and the ashes put into the now famous urn.

The winning players are given a replica to celebrate with, as the real trophy is far too fragile.

Over 100 years later, the original urn lives in the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) museum at Lord's cricket ground in London.

Cheers..

Pat Cummins Vs Joe Root.

England have won only one match in the last 10 tests matches they played in Australia. 

It will be interesting to see how Pat Cummins performs in his new role.

May the best team win.

Unfortunately, showers and a possible thunderstorms are forecast for the first two days of the 1st match.

Cheers..

Pages from history 

I'm excited for this series! I didn't know we're gonna cover it 🤩

Thanks Supu 🤗

Originally posted by: Bee222

I'm excited for this series! I didn't know we're gonna cover it 🤩

Thanks Supu 🤗

Welcome to Ashes 

Yaar I can’t find Aussies playing  eleven list ….can you share please 

Originally posted by: Sutapasima

Welcome to Ashes 

Yaar I can’t find Aussies paying eleven list .can you share p,ease 

Australia’s confirmed Ashes XI: David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

The team is quite similar to the one they played in their last Test match against India at the same venue. Travis Head and Marcus Harris have retained their spots after an excellent showing in the Shield games. Under-fire pacer, Mitchell Starc, will also be featured in the starting XI despite his average returns with the ball of late in the longest format. Alex Carey will don the gloves behind the stumps in the absence of the ex-skipper, Tim Paine.

England wins the toss and chooses to Bat first 

At the end of 15 overs England is at 38 -4 .