England Schedule White‑Ball Warm‑Up in Australia After Facing Criticism Over Pre‑Ashes Prep
England’s cricket team will travel to Western Australia for a 50‑over warm‑up match against a Western Australia XI at the historic WACA ground, a step taken after the side was heavily criticised for lacking any meaningful opposition ahead of the Ashes defeat they suffered last winter. The fixture, set for 7 November, is intended to give the players a chance to acclimatise to local conditions and …
Oct. 5, 2026, 12:40 p.m.