England is trying to win back the Kalash in Australia.
The Australian team retained the Ashes two and a half years ago after a 2-2 series draw in England.
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They will be without captain Tim Paine, who stepped down after the sexting scandal.
However, England will not get the support of the famous Barmy Army as Australia has delayed the lifting of its entry ban due to concerns over the Covid.
Joe Root wants to lead his country to their first Ashes win since 2010/11.
Things didn’t get off to the best of starts for the tourists, with a nine-wicket loss at the Gabba.
When is the first Test of Ashes and at what time does every day start?
- The Ashes second Test takes place from Thursday, 16 December to Monday, 20 December.
- Each day’s play will begin at 4 a.m. UK time as it is a day/night match.
Ashes 2021/22 is on which TV channel and can I stream it live?
- The entire Ashes will be live on BT Sport 1.
- BT currently holds the rights to all Ashes series held in Australia, while Sky Sports is the broadcaster for the series in England.
- To live stream the action, visit the BT Sport website or app.
- Alternatively, listen to the series in its entirety live on talkSPORT.
Ashes 2021/22 Schedule
1st Test (The Gabba, Brisbane)
- Australia won by 9 wickets.
2nd Test (Adelaide Oval – d/n)
- Thursday, December 16 to Monday, December 20
- Games start at 4 am
Third Test (MCG, Melbourne)
- Saturday, December 25 to Thursday, December 30
- The game starts at 11.30 pm
Fourth Test (SCG, Sydney)
- Monday, January 4 to Saturday, January 9
- The game starts at 11.30 pm
Fifth Test (WACA, Perth)
- Thursday, January 14 to Monday, January 18
- game starts at 2.30
