The five-match series kicks off on Friday at Perth Stadium, but England\u2019s choice to schedule only one warm-up game \u2014 against the England Lions at Lilac Hill \u2014 has faced criticism from pundits and former players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Crawley, however, remained optimistic after scoring a swift 82 off 101 balls in England\u2019s first-innings total of 426, expressing confidence that the team will be ready for the much-anticipated showdown with Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Luckily, I don't have to worry about those sorts of things. I just try and turn up and play my role in the team. But, as far as I'm concerned, it's good prep. We're getting used to the weather, getting used to the flies. It's good prep and I feel like we'll be ready for next week,\" he told reporters on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 27-year-old is set to return to the Western Australian capital for the opening Test, having previously played for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League. He said he is eagerly looking forward to walking out as an opener at the 60,000-seat stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Luckily, I don't have to worry about those sorts of things. I just try and turn up and play my role in the team. But, as far as I'm concerned, it's good prep. We're getting used to the weather, getting used to the flies. It's good prep and I feel like we'll be ready for next week,\" he told reporters on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I played for the Scorchers here and Optus Stadium is an unbelievable ground, a lot of English people there hopefully and it's going to be one of the most special moments of my career for sure,\u201d Crawley said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n