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England Set for WACA Warm-Up Against Western Australia XI
England is going to play a practice cricket match against a team from Western Australia.
The game will be at the WACA Ground on November 7.
It will last 50 overs and is set to start at 11:30 a.m.
local time.
England will use the match to prepare for its ODI series against Australia.
That series starts at Perth Stadium on November 13.
England last played an official match at the WACA during the 2017/18 Ashes series.
Some well-known England players are expected to take part.
Western Australia’s coach says the game will give local players a chance to test themselves against a strong international team.
England will play a 50-over warm-up against a Western Australia XI at the WACA Ground on November 7.
The match is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale Tuesday morning.
England’s ODI series against Australia begins at Perth Stadium on November 13.
It will be the first official England side to play at the WACA since the 2017/18 Ashes series.
England players expected to feature include Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jofra Archer and Jacob Bethell.
- Who
- England and a Western Australia XI.
- What
- A 50-over warm-up cricket match.
- Where
- The WACA Ground in Perth.
- When
- November 7, starting at 11:30 a.m. local time.
- Why
- England will prepare for its ODI series against Australia; the match also gives Western Australia players a chance to test themselves against an international side.
Key facts
- Match format
- 50 overs
- Match date
- November 7
- Start time
- 11:30 a.m. local time
- Venue
- WACA Ground, Perth
- Opposition
- Western Australia XI
- England ODI series begins
- November 13 at Perth Stadium
- Tickets
- Scheduled to go on sale Tuesday morning
Quotes
John Stephenson
WA Cricket chief executive officer
“We are thrilled to welcome England back to the WACA Ground for what promises to be a fantastic day of cricket. It is a special opportunity to see some of the world's best white-ball players, and to prove the strength of our elite cricket programs here in WA. As competitive as a warm-up match is likely to be, it is also a brilliant opportunity to showcase our outstanding venue.”
thehansindia.com
“We are very eager to test ourselves against the best, and a hit-out against England certainly provides that opportunity.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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