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England have 'no doubts' over Ashes prep but is it enough?

England have 'no doubts' over Ashes prep but is it enough?

Summary

England's cricket team will have only one warm-up match before the Ashes series begins in Australia. The team will play a three-day game against their development side, England Lions, as part of their preparation. Some cricket experts question if this is enough, but England's performance director believes it's sufficient.

Key Facts

  • England's only warm-up match before the Ashes is a three-day game against England Lions.
  • The match will be played after their one-day internationals in New Zealand.
  • Some experts express concerns about not having warm-up games against Australian teams.
  • Performance director Ed Barney is confident in the team's preparation plan.
  • Key players like Harry Brook have shown good form in recent matches.
  • The schedule includes balancing commitments across different cricket formats.
  • In the past, England played several warm-up games before starting the Ashes series.
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