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The England and Wales Cricket Board has warned counterparts in Australia that the Ashes tour is not a done deal as it pushes to secure the best possible conditions for the players.
On Sunday evening, England’s players and support staff were presented with plans for the 11-week trip in an online briefing that included representatives from Cricket Australia. This was designed to address concerns over the off-field freedoms they will experience, what occurs in the event of a snap lockdown while on tour and the question of whether families can join them.