Ashes 2017-18: England v Australia

The battle for one of cricket’s most coveted prizes gets underway in the 70th Ashes series – England currently hold the famous urn, and have won four of last five series

Australia captain hoping to win back Ashes Steven Smith
The Gabba, Brisbane Cap: 42,000
Sydney Cricket Ground, 48,000
Bellerive Oval, Hobart 19,500
Melbourne Cricket Ground 100,000
Adelaide Oval 53,000
WACA Ground, Perth 20,000

MATCH SCHEDULE

Nov 23  1st Test  Brisbane 
Dec 2   2nd Test  Adelaide
Dec 14  3rd Test  Perth 
Dec 26  4th Test  Melbourne 
Jan 4   5th Test  Sydney
Jan 14  1st ODI   Melbourne 
Jan 19  2nd ODI   Brisbane
Jan 21  3rd ODI   Sydney
Jan 26  4th ODI   Adelaide 
Jan 28  5th ODI   Venue TBC

  
Test match: Longest form of cricket, played over five days
ODI: One Day International Limited to 50 overs
T20I: Twenty20 International Shortest form, limited to 20 overs

Feb 7  1st T20I   Hobart
Feb 10 2nd T20I   Melbourne 

Source: Cricinfo
Picture: Getty Images

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