In the last week, three major international cricket tournaments commenced. The much-anticipated five-Test-match Ashes series between England and Australia opened on June 16 at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
In Zimbabwe, the final qualifying stage for the 2023 ODI World Cup started on June 18 and on June 22 the women’s Ashes between England and Australia started at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
There are other events taking place between countries not normally associated with cricket. A T20 tournament was in play in sub-Saharan Africa, with the final seeing Uganda winning by one run against Kenya.
It is the Ashes series that holds the greatest global interest and fascination. The first-ever Test match between England and Australia was in 1882.
Related News