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England Plans Pink Ball Warm-up for 150th Ashes Test
12 Feb
Summary
- England will play a warm-up match with a pink ball before the 2027 Melbourne Test.
- This match aims to improve preparation following criticism in the recent Ashes.
- Talks are underway for better touring team preparation before future Ashes series.
England intends to play a day-night warm-up match using a pink ball before the historic 150th anniversary Test against Australia in Melbourne. This Test is scheduled for March 11, 2027, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, commemorating the first Test match between the two nations in 1877.
This proactive preparation follows significant criticism of England's inadequate arrangements for the recent Ashes series, which they lost 4-1. Coach Brendon McCullum acknowledged potential preparation errors after the team's early series defeat.
