Ashes 2023: How to get tickets and where you can watch the Old Trafford test

29.05.2023 - 12:13 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The biggest event in cricket is coming back to the UK this summer as England will take on Australia in five thrilling test matches in a bid to reclaim the Ashes.

It's been a long time since England tasted glory in the match up with 2015 being the last time they lifted the famous urn, however Ben Stokes' side have been in strong form of late and there is a real feeling they could provide the Aussies with a tough test this summer.

Under the captaincy of Stokes, England have won 10 of their first 12 Tests and look in good shape under the watchful eye of Stokes and coach, Brendon McCullum.

As the format goes there will be two Tests in London, at Lord's and the Oval, one in Headingly and one at Old Trafford but the series will begin at Edgbaston.

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