PM XI to play two-day Pink Ball match against England XI ahead of Ashes day-night Test at Gabba


An England XI side will compete in a two-day Pink Ball match against the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra in November ahead of the day-night Ashes Test at the Gabba.

The match, taking place at the Manuka Oval on November 29 and 30, will start four days after the opening Perth Test and will conclude three days before the pink-ball Test in Brisbane.

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Traditionally a one-day affair, the PM’s XI, in the 2022-23 season, played a four-day game against the West Indies.. Last season, the game was reduced to a two-day affair but turned out to be a one-day contest due to rain.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: “An Ashes series is something every cricket fan looks forward to. Like many Australians, I grew up admiring and begrudging the brilliance of players like Ian Botham, David Gower, and Graham Gooch.

“I look forward to meeting with the selectors to finalise a PM’s XI squad that showcases the best available talent from across Australia to take on the strong English team.”



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