The two-day pink-ball match in Canberra is scheduled to begin four days after the opening Test in Perth and conclude three days before the day-night Test in Brisbane, which replaces the traditional pink-ball venue of the Adelaide Oval this season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This year will mark the eleventh occasion on which England have faced the Prime Minister\u2019s XI - and the first to be played with the pink Kookaburra ball.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, said, \u201cThis year, we welcome an England XI to Manuka Oval for what promises to be a thrilling contest ahead of the greatest rivalry in cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAn 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I look forward to meeting with the selectors to finalise a PM\u2019s XI that showcases the best available talent from across Australia to take on the strong English team.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England will begin their five-match Ashes Test series in Perth on November 21.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I look forward to meeting with the selectors to finalise a PM\u2019s XI that showcases the best available talent from across Australia to take on the strong English team.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England have not won the Ashes since 2015 when they defeated Australia 3-2 on home soil. The last series between the oldest cricket rivals ended in a 2-2 draw.<\/p>\r\n\r\n