MELBOURNE: Australia will have the chance to review playing depth with two matches against the England Lions to be played simultaneously with the first and second NRMA Insurance Ashes Tests.
A Cricket Australia XI will play the Lions at Lilac Hill, Perth, during the West Test and Australia A will take on the Lions at Allan Border Field during the Brisbane Test.
England will begin its Ashes preparation with a three-day match against the England Lions at Lilac Hill, Perth, from November 13.
England Lions schedule:
Nov 13-15: England v England Lions | Lilac Hill (Perth)
Nov 21-24: CA XI v England Lions | Lilac Hill (Perth)
Dec 5-8: Australia A v England Lions | Allan Border Field (Brisbane)
Peter Roach, CA Head of Cricket Operations and Scheduling said:
“The reciprocal A series against the England Lions is important for Australian Cricket giving our players the chance to perform against high calibre opposition.
“We’re confident this series will complement what should be a fiercely contested Ashes series and have strong benefits for both countries.
“It is a big year of Australia A cricket opportunities for our players with the current series against Sri Lanka A and a September series against India A before the Lions series.”
