- England players likely to be joined in Australia by families
- Doubts remain over scheduling of five-Test series
England’s Ashes tour of Australia took a significant step towards being confirmed later this week following positive talks between players’ representatives, the England and Wales Cricket Board, Cricket Australia and the Australian government on Tuesday.
The 11-week trip has been the subject of protracted negotiations over the living conditions England’s touring party will be subjected to, with issues over quarantine periods for families and off-field restrictions leaving a number of bubble-weary players uncertain over their availability.