While India and England are busy fighting for the Anderson‑Tendulkar Trophy, England’s Test squad is quietly planning their Ashes campaign. Cricket Australia (CA) announced that England will play only one official red-ball practice match before the first Ashes Test in Perth, lining up a three-day fixture against the England Lions at Lilac Hill from November 13–15. The Test itself begins on November 21 at Optus Stadium.
England Lions tour of Australia
Lilac Hill used to be a popular stop for touring teams in the 1990s. While most international teams now skip tour matches against local sides, England are choosing a light schedule, much like how India prepared for their Australia tour last year with only one behind-closed-doors game.
Normally, teams would play practice matches at Perth’s WACA Ground, but that venue is already booked for a Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and Queensland from November 11–14. So, England and the Lions will use Lilac Hill, an open public ground, instead. The WACA will still be used by both squads for training sessions and net practice in the days before the first Test.
England’s fringe players won’t miss out. The England Lions will play three warm-up matches in Australia, two of which coincide with Ashes Tests, which would give squad members vital time in competitive match situations:
DatesMatchVenueNov 13–15England vs England LionsLilac Hill, PerthNov 21–24CA XI vs England LionsLilac Hill, PerthDec 5–8Australia A vs England LionsAllan Border Field, BrisbaneThe Dec 5–8 Lions-Australia A clash aligns with the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. England’s unselected squad members could feature, maintaining form and readiness as the series progresses.
Ashes 25/26 entire schedule
Test MatchDatesVenueStart Time (IST)Local Time1st TestNov 21-25Perth Stadium8:00 AM IST10:30 AM LOCAL2nd Test (Day/Night)Dec 4-8The Gabba, Brisbane09:30 AM IST02:00 PM LOCAL3rd TestDec 17-21Adelaide Oval5:30 AM IST10:30 AM LOCAL4th Test (Boxing Day)Dec 26-30Melbourne Cricket Ground5:30 AM IST11:00 AM LOCAL5th Test (New Year’s)Jan 4-8Sydney Cricket Ground5:30 AM IST11:00 AM LOCALEngland to play only one practice game before Ashes 2025/26 Inside Sport India.
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