Almost five million Aussies watched on as the Australian men’s Test team sensationally claimed the ICC World Test Championship, defeating India by 209 runs in the final at The Oval on Sunday. Travis Head and Steve Smith were the heroes, each posting crucial first-innings centuries.
All eyes are now focused on the first Men’s Ashes Test, with Australia taking on fierce rivals England at Edgbaston. Off the back of the World Test Championship Final win, Australia will be looking to secure their legacy by winning this Ashes series on enemy territory for the first time since 2001. Don’t miss out, with all of the action kicking off at 8PM AEST tonight .
1100 BST 1000 UTC
Our world champion Australian women’s cricket team is also currently competing in a three-day warm-up match against the England A side in preparation for their Ashes Test on Thursday, June 22 .
England are playing Australia ‘A’.
Live on Sky and 5live sports Extra,Channel 9 and ABC grandstand.
Highlights on BBC.