Cricket’s oldest rivalry is at the center as opponents Australia and England clash against each other in a high-octane five-match Ashes 2021-22 series starting on 8 December. Ashes 2021-2023 will be part of ICC World Test Championship. The first Test will begin on Wednesday at the Gabba in Brisbane and will begin at 5.30 am IST.
The hosts have not played Test cricket since January this year when they lost against India at home. Meanwhile, England had a tough run against India In his last Test assignment, in which he lost two out of four games playing at home. They are currently ranked fifth out of seven teams in the ICC World Test Championship points table.
Fast bowler Pat Cummins will lead the home team, replacing Tim Paine as the captain of the 47th Test side on a full-time basis following his resignation last month. Steve Smith, batting at main base, will be Cummins’ deputy. Meanwhile, the Joe Root-led England side will look to start their campaign on a positive note to regain the Ashes.
Ashes 2021-22 1st Test Team News and Injury Updates
James Anderson has been ruled out of the first match, but not because of an injury, as England are looking to prepare him for the second Test.
When will Australia vs England Ashes 2021-22 start, first test match?
The first Ashes Test is to be held on Wednesday, 8 December.
Where will Australia vs England Ashes 2021-22, first test match be played?
The first test match will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Australia vs England Ashes 2021-22, what time will the first test match be played?
The match will start at 05:30 AM IST.
Which TV channel will broadcast the first Ashes Test match Australia (AUS) vs England (ENG) in India?
Australia vs England test series to be telecast on Sony Play network channels in india.
How can I stream Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test?
Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test match is available to stream live on SonyLIV app and website.
australia vs england test team
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner
England: Joe Root (c), James Anderson, Jonathan Bairstow, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Jack Crowley, Haseeb Hameed, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, David Malan, Craig Overton, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Ben Stokes , Chris Woakes, Mark Wood
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