The England and Wales Cricket Board is ready to offer Australia their pick of warmup facilities before the next Ashes series in 2027, in an attempt to secure similar treatment when England return in 2029-30 and avoid being forced into the kind of buildup that preceded this series and has become the focus of intense criticism.
England’s preparations are under the microscope given their dismal start to this series, with the first Test lost inside two days and the second match lost in four, with Australia’s winning margin being eight wickets on each occasion.
