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Pietersen Says Will Back England Players If They Pull Out Of Ashes Series

By IANS News June 23, 2021 • 10:32 AM View: 1756

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has come out in support of his country's cricketers on the prospect of them not being able to take their families to Australia during the long Ashes tour later this year.

The English cricket team travels to Australia in November and plays the first Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane from December 8. However, they may not be accompanied by their families due to the Covid-19 protocols in Australia.

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