The oldest rivalry in Test cricket between two nations, England and Australia, has a special place in red-ball cricket. People wait for the commencement of the Ashes series, and the victorious team wants to earn the urn, which is a matter of prestige for both sides.
Ashes 2023 is set to start on Friday. Both sides are looking confident and ready to give more than 100 per cent to prove their superiority.
Australia is fresh, and the mood in the camp is full of confidence after beating India in the WTC final. The hosts, England, have changed their playing style under the reign of skipper Ben Stokes and coach Macullum, which has proved handy for the team.
England must be aiming to avenge their 4-0 defeat in the 2021–22 series, while Australia have been hoping to trounce England in their backyard for over 20 years.
The ‘Bazball’ revolution has fetched 11 victories for England out of 13 Tests, and the attacking mode of cricket never allowed the opponent to understand how to cope with the English side.
However, Australia are a different side. They know how to tackle the opposition.
Both sides have sparking players who have the ability to change the complexion of the game in any situation. It is likely that cricket fans will get a chance to see some absorbing cricket in the Ashes series.
The highly anticipated match will kick off in Edgbaston on Friday.