Test cricket’s oldest rivalry will start a new phase on December 8, 2021 as England and Australia lock horns for the urn – here is everything you need to know on the 2021/22 men’s Ashes – including format, venues, teams, TV schedule and more

Ashes 2021/22: Squads

The series is contested between England, and Australia. England announced their Ashes squad, led by Joe Root a few days back. Their star all-rounder Ben Stokes was added to the squad at a later date. Australia announced their squad, but have made changes after the Tim Paine controversy broke out. Pat Cummins is the new captain of the Australia Test side, while Steve Smith will be his deputy.

Australia squad for Ashes 2021/22: Complete Australia team list, injury updates and replacements

England squad for Ashes 2021/22: Complete England team list, injury updates and replacement news

Ashes 2021/22: Schedule and Venues

The Ashes will commence on December 8, 2021, at the Gabba, Brisbane. Further Tests will be played at Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth. The second Test at the Adelaide Oval will be a day-night fixture.

Ashes 2021/22 schedule: Full list of fixtures, venues and start times for the Ashes

The Ashes will be played in the form of a five-day five-Test series. The side winning the series will be adjudicated as the winner of the Ashes. In case the series ends in a draw, Australia will be deemed to have won the Ashes.

Ashes 2021/22 telecast: TV channels and live streaming

In Australia, the series will be broadcast on Channel Seven and Fox Cricket. In other mediums, ABC radio will also be covering all five encounters. You can access the live stream for the Ashes, on Kayo Sports and 7Plus.

In England, the series will be broadcast on BT Sport.

In India, the series will be broadcast on Sony Six. It can be live-streamed on SonyLiv app.

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