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UK ASHES 2023

Tour packages for the UK Ashes 2023 are now available!​ Be there live in England as Australia aims to defend The Urn in England for the first time since 2001.

In 2023 we have a range of options available, including Fully Escorted Two-Test Tours, Match Packages for all five Ashes Test Matches and optional side trips between Test Matches. All tours and packages include first class accommodation, services of an experienced tour leader and host, and of course tickets to all days of your chosen Ashes Test Match.  

Escorted Tour Options:

Tour 1 includes Tests 1 and 2 at Birmingham and Lord's, with a trip between tests to Paris and battlefields of Northern France.

Tour 2 includes Tests 2 and 3 at Lord's and Leeds, with a quick trip to Belfast between Tests.

Tour 3 includes Tests 3 and 4 at Leeds and Manchester, with an Eastern European trip between matches where we'll visit Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.

Match Packages Options:

6-Night Match Packages are available for all five Ashes Test Matches, and include accommodation, tickets to all five days of Cricket and pre-match functions.

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Everything worked perfectly! The hotel was good, it was a short walk down a nearby lane to a tram stop on Collins St, it was a few minutes on the tram to the Jolimont/MCG stop, and then a short walk to the MCG.  Our gate was the first one we came to, entry was a breeze, walked straight onto an escalator and got off near the members area, and then a very short walk to the seats.  As we sat down on the morning of the first day, I was just amazed at how easy it had all been. Great seats, too. Rob

Will definitely do another trip with you guys in the future. Big thumbs up to all CATO staff, accommodation on tour was brilliant, organisation of all the travel was brilliant, guest speakers and functions also brilliant. I will be highly recommending that anyone thinking of a cricket tour do it with CATO. Daryl

Just emailing to pass our compliments about the service we received. My wife has some skin problems in the sun, so I discussed situation with your incredible staff and they went above and beyond to help find some shade for us. Please pass our thanks, I've been all over watching sport and your ladies are the most fantastically caring people I've ever had dealings with. John

We had an amazing time and it was a trip that I will never ever forget. Waking up to my seats on Day 1 and seeing the old pavilion for the first time gave me goose bumps and was incredible. Thanks again for your help with the last minute changes which put me at ease knowing you had that under control. Now that I know what you guys do and how good you are, you can guarantee that I will come back in the coming years to book something in! (I think The Oval in 4 years is on the cards! Steve

Just a short note to recognise the fantastic job you did organising aisle seating at both Headingley and Old Trafford for both myself and my mother. THANK YOU! The seats were fabulous. I appreciate that catering for our needs wouldn’t have been easy. We had a really good holiday made all the better because of people such as yourself. James

Despite those couple of wet days, we had a fantastic time. A great group of people, an excellent tour guide and terrific Tests both at Edgbaston and Lords. We just wish we were there for the Third Test – to see England bowled out for 67. Glenn

It was the experience of a lifetime and a privilege to see Steve Smith. We had great seats thanks to you and they got better each day, culminating in the best seats on the last day. Deborah

The tour was absolutely fantastic. CATO organised a great tour, very professional and nothing was ever a problem to yourselves or our tour director. Thank you for an amazing time. I look forward to travelling with CATO again. Deb

I'd like to pass on my gratitude regarding the most recent Sydney test match. The tickets at the SCG were absolutely fantastic. The Wednesday night function involving Glenn McGrath and company was very engaging and being able to hear from players and commentators both past and present was an absolute highlight. Please keep up the great work. I have done other sports tours in the past and by far this was the absolute smoothest I have ever experienced. Anthony

Thank you very much for organising such wonderful test match packages. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our Ashes experiences. You and your staff have done a great job! We will be using CATO again in the future. Sue

I would like to thank you very much for arranging a fantastic tour. All the Tour Leaders were extremely helpful on all occasions and nothing was ever a problem. The functions, dinners, hotels & transfers were all great. My travelling friend and l met some terrific people on tour and it certainly was a great experience as you promised. We can now cross off the bucket list the dream of watching an Ashes Test at Lords. Thank you again for a fantastic tour. Jeff

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Ashes 2023 schedule: Full list of fixtures, venues and start times for England v Australia series

Australia will tour England for five men’s Test matches and the women’s Ashes and in 2023 — here’s the full schedule, list of fixtures and match timings of Ashes 2023.

England will host Australia for five men’s Test matches across June and July, 2023, in a quest to regain the Ashes that they conceded when they lost 0-4 on the 2017/18 tour of Australia. Since then, England have drawn 2-2 at home and lost 0-4 again in 2021/22, when they toured Australia. However, with Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum at the helm, England will back themselves in Test cricket’s oldest contest.

This will be the first time in 139 years that England will not host an Ashes Test match in August. The Test matches will be played at Edgbaston, Lord’s, Headingley, Old Trafford, and The Oval.

England will also host Australia women for the usual multi-format Ashes series, comprising a Test match, three Twenty20 Internationals, and three ODIs. The match, at Trent Bridge, will be only the second five-day Test in the history of women’s cricket, after the North Sydney Oval Test of 1991/92 between Australia and England. Australia have been holding the Women’s Ashes since their 10-6 win in 2015: they drew 8-8 in 2017/18 (at home) and won 12-4 in each of 2019 (in England) and 2021/22 (at home).

Men’s Ashes 2023: Schedule, List of fixtures and match timings

June 16-20, 1st Men’s Ashes Test, England v Australia, Edgbaston, Birmingham June 28-July 2, 2nd Men’s Ashes Test, England v Australia, Lord’s, London July 6-10, 3rd Men’s Ashes Test, England v Australia, Headingley, Leeds July 19-23, 4th Men’s Ashes Test, England v Australia, Old Trafford, Manchester July 27-31, 5th Men’s Ashes Test, England v Australia, The Oval, London

Women’s Ashes 2023: Schedule, List of fixtures and match timings

June 22-26, Women’s Ashes Test, England v Australia, Trent Bridge, Nottingham

July 1, 1st Women’s Ashes T20I, England v Australia, Edgbaston, Birmingham July 5, 2nd Women’s Ashes T20I, England v Australia, The Oval, London July 8, 3rd Women’s Ashes T20I, England v Australia, Lord’s, London

July 12, 1st Women’s Ashes ODI, England v Australia, County Ground, Bristol July 16, 2nd Women’s Ashes ODI, England v Australia, Rose Bowl, Southampton July 18, 3rd Women’s Ashes ODI, England v Australia, County Ground, Taunton

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Have an 'I was there' moment at The Ashes

When it comes to cricket, there’s nothing quite like the ashes..

In fact, when it comes to sport, there’s very little that can match up to the history, reputation, rivalry and drama that this great tradition conjures up.

The Ashes is set to head Down Under in November 2025 and as with all our cricket tours , our celebrity-hosted tours will combine the very best cricket viewing with plenty of entertainment and exploring to enjoy. Pre-register your interest today  and we will let you know as soon as tour details become available.

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No sporting bucket list is complete without a tour Down Under for an Australia v England Test Match. With our tours, you won’t just be watching the Ashes – you’ll be taking a front-row seat to watch history unfold.

You’ll be bowled over by our Ashes tour offerings – this really is the only way to visit Australia.

We always look forward to celebrating Christmas in Melbourne ahead of the Boxing Day Test, and then jetting over to Sydney and enjoying a prime position to enjoy the city’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks.

When it comes to parties, the hottest ticket in town is undoubtedly our exclusive boat party in Sydney’s famous harbour – so come dressed to impress!

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We’ve been travelling here for decades, and during that time we’ve picked up plenty of insider knowledge and expert insight on all things Australia.

We know the best places to stay across the country, from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast, Adelaide to Alice Springs and Kimberley to Kangaroo Island. Previous Ashes tours with our team have included:

• Appearances from Michael Atherton and David Lloyd
• Watching Carmen at the Sydney Opera House
• Cruises through the Whitsundays
• Whale watching boat tours and, of course,
• Plenty of laughs.

What this means is that a tour to Australia to watch the Ashes is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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As well as watching a crucial Ashes clash, we include plenty of leisure time for you to enjoy the many enticing experiences this iconic city has to offer; from the beach at Bondi to the best ‘hatted’ restaurants in town, island hopping in the harbour to learning more about Australia’s aboriginal culture.

A city known for its ‘English’ charm and the Adelaide Oval - widely regarded as the most picturesque Test ground in the world – the capital city of South Australia is a fabulous destination on our tours. With its wide avenues, large squares and colonial architecture, Adelaide is certainly one of Australia’s prettiest cities, offering a laid-back pace and plenty of sunshine.

Within easy reach of beaches, untouched island reserves and heritage-listed forests, the capital of Queensland has all the benefits of a cosmopolitan city in a natural wonderland, with the Sunshine Coast to the north and the Gold Coast to the south. The Gabba cricket ground is an unbeatable venue for top-quality cricket.

With a relaxed and easy-going atmosphere on the banks of the Swan River, the natural and urban worlds meet in this western metropolis to create a space made for exploring. Experience a river cruise to Fremantle or relax on Rottnest Island before joining us at the WACA for the Perth instalment of The Ashes.

Enjoy the traditional Boxing Day Test at the famous MCG, as well as all the celebrations of the festive season in the sun; whether on a drive along the Great Ocean Road or with a spot of Christmas shopping! Arts and culture abound here in Victoria’s capital, so perhaps use a day at leisure to explore Melbourne’s finest galleries and exhibitions.

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What's included in my spectate ashes holiday.

The Ashes is simply one of our favourite events, so we pull out all the stops! Your holiday will include flights, transfers, guaranteed luxury hospitality tickets, a selection of excursions, days at leisure, stays in Australia's top luxury hotels, a host throughout, and a range of functions and celebrity-hosted events. A highlight of any Ashes holiday is always our State of Play evening, which sees a panel of former international players hold forth on the ongoing series.

When will I receive my tickets?

We work as quickly as possible to get you all your tickets - as a rule, we advise that you'll receive your tickets at least two days before departure. If for any reason these haven't arrived or if you have any other queries, please do get in touch with us as soon as possible.

How do you choose where I'll be sitting at the Ashes?

We use our decades of experience in attending the Ashes Down Under and the feedback of previous Spectate clients to choose the perfect place for our hospitality section. You won't miss a moment of the action - unless you slip away to indulge in some top-class hospitality, of course! 

Apart from the Ashes, what else can I do in Australia?

That's completely up to you! We specialise in creating unforgettable holidays, so our team will work with you to create the ultimate Aussie itinerary. With access to the entire Inspiring Travel Company portfolio of luxury Australia hotels and years of experience journeying Down Under, there's no end to the experiences and excursions we can arrange for you. Trips to the Great Barrier Reef, wine tasting in the Barossa Valley, sunset dinners overlooking Uluru, or front row seats at the Sydney Opera House. We can't guarantee England will be returning with the urn, but we guarantee you'll be returning with memories of a trip of a lifetime.

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UK ASHES 2023 **MATCH TICKETS ONLY ARE NOT AVAILABLE**

• Edgbaston | Birmingham
• June 16 - 20
• Tours From A$3000pp
• Lord's | London
• June 28 - July 2
• Single  A$6800pp
• Headingley | Leeds
• July 6 - 10
• Single  A$4300pp
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• Old Trafford | Manchester
• July 19 - 23
• Single  A$3900pp
• The Oval | London
• July 27 - 31
• Single A$5400pp
• 4 Rooms ONLY

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Are you ready for the big one? An Australian Ashes Test Cricket Series in England. We are ripped and ready to help you enjoy the next chapter of cricket's most coveted trrophy in June-July 2023.

Our official hotel & match ticket packages  are now available.

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Photo: Steve Waugh And Luke 'Sparrow' Gillian On The Balcony At Old Trafford, 2019

They're not the game's cheapest tours, but they guarantee access to the world's most boisterous, risque, musical, and subdued cricket grounds, where we have been enjoying (mostly) Ashes Cricket since 1997.

From 'jolly-good-show-old-boy' historic Lord's , to middle-ear rupturing endless singing at Edgbaston , the relentess one-eyed Lancastrians of Old Trafford , the humourous lambasting of Headingley , to  'fight-to-the-last-breath' proud Oval , where ' English Cricket died on August 29, 1882 ' , after which bore cricket's most treasured trophy, The Ashes .

Photo: The Famous Obituary That Appeared In The Newspaper In 1882

Official UK Ashes 2023 Tour Operators buy match ticket and hotel packages from Cricket Australia Travel Office (CATO), as do we. Some may repackage these with a wealth of extras you may not want such as transfers, intercity travel, trips to Europe, day trips, theatre nights, etc..., all for a lot more money.

Our UK Ashes 2023 Tours Only Include:

• 6 Nights Hotel Per Test 
• Breakfast Daily
• Reserved Seat Tickets Days 1-4
• General Admission Ticket Day 5
• Commemorative Apparel
• CATO Pre-Test Match Function

You will be responsible for travel to, from, and through the UK, nights between tests, and travel to/from each day's play.  Unlike our  Australian Cricket Tours to South Africa ,  West Indies , or  India   that often include transfers, day trips, road trips, or visits to other cities, our UK Ashes 2023 Cricket Tours  will provide much-needed match tickets and hotel, with no add-ons except commemorative apparel.

4- and 5-star hotels that are selected by CATO (which we then choose) determines each test tour price. Prices vary for each hotel but we intend to offer the most affordable for each hotel chosen. Prices are also affected match tickets & foreign exchange. In 2019, match tickets at Lord's were £155 (A$280) per day so expect £180+ (A$350+) per day in 2023.

Photo: The Famous MCC 'Bacon & Egg' Flag On The Mound Stand Of Lord's

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Our UK Ashes 2023 Cricket Tours won't have the cultural flavours that we include on other tours, because we are focussed on providing the most affordable way for you to enjoy an Official Tour. Our tours are for you to see Ashes Test Match Cricket , not the coal-mining museum or vestiges of British fishing. All sightseeing is up to you!

Photo: A Canal Boat wends 'Little Venice' near Lord's Cricket Ground

With so much to see and do away from the game, and with 3 - 8 days between Tests, easy travel options allow you to visit friends or family, Edinburgh or Estonia .  In Ashes Tours past, some have driven to Land's End or John O' Groats . Many railed to Scotland, sailed to Ireland, or planed to Portugal. Direct flights from all cities take you anywhere in Europe and we hope you milk that travel opportunity.

Photo: Four Good Guys (of many) Enjoying A Pint At The Ashes

As straight-forward as our UK Ashes 2023 Cricket Tour may be, we still include our near 30 years of touring experience to support you as required, notwithstanding we have lived in London since 1995!

We look forward to welcoming you to England in 2023 but feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

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England and Key expect World T20 ‘slugfest’ as muscle ripples from top

Amid rising tides of Twenty20 run rates, the champions have opted for more aggression in their batting lineup

E ngland will travel to the Caribbean for their T20 World Cup defence in June without an anchor aboard ship, their team director, Rob Key, instead confident that six-hitting power is the best way to approach a possible “slugfest”.

This much was clear from the 15‑man provisional squad named by Key on Tuesday; one that must atone for last year’s carbuncle of a 50-over World Cup campaign in India. It brings a return for Jofra Archer after his latest year-long injury ordeal, the best wishes of the nation very much behind him. But overall it is clearly designed to outgun opponents amid the rising tide of run-rates in Twenty20 cricket this year.

There is no accumulator in the side per se; no classical batter whose default is to hold an innings together and personally build a crescendo. Instead, as widely trailed, muscle ripples from the top three of Jos Buttler, Phil Salt and Will Jacks, through the middle order of Jonny Bairstow and Harry Brook, before three all-rounders in Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali and Sam Curran. Ben Duckett, no slouch, is the spare man.

“There’s no doubt the mentality of T20 has pivoted even more towards aggression,” said Key. “All this stuff about going out there, having a look, trying to adapt … actually, there are a lot of players, particularly the young generation, who are just smacking it out of the park. They look like they’re not thinking about it as much as players in the past.”

It even informs one of the bowling picks. Chris Jordan, 35, is recalled in part due to his recent surge in form with the bat, having averaged 30.05 at a strike-rate of 160.53 in domestic short-form cricket since the start of last summer. Once another lower order hitter, Jamie Overton, hurt his back last week , Jordan’s ability to clear the rope – as well as willing death bowling and athletic fielding – nudged out Chris Woakes.

“The fact that [Jordan] can bowl at the death has always been something we look for,” said Key. “But his batting seems to have kicked on a bit this time. Having power is a big thing out in the Caribbean, so that’s why CJ has comfortably got in there.”

Key, it should be noted, was not oblivious to the fact the lurch in scoring rates during this year’s Indian Premier League owes plenty to the impact substitute rule. This add-on – allowing a player to be swapped out mid-match – has skewed the balance between bat and ball, lessening the need for all-rounders in a team’s XI. Crucially, however, it does not feature in the 20-team World Cup.

Equally, this push for a succession of ball-strikers was informed by England’s previous outing in the Caribbean last December, where short boundaries and the trade winds led to a record 120 sixes being ransacked during the five-match T20 series against West Indies. Bat deep on paper, Key said, and it will embolden an incendiary top five that features three recent IPL centurions in Buttler, Jacks and Bairstow.

“It was a slugfest, really,” said Key, reflecting on the lessons from last year’s tour. “Six after six, with both teams trading blows – it became apparent how much value you have to put on the power game. I think it’ll be that batting depth we want, because what it does is give a licence to the people before them. It allows you to go harder, sooner.”

England are clearly leaning into their strengths here, their bowlers often the undercard ever since Eoin Morgan expanded minds in white-ball cricket all those years ago. That said, Archer is a headline act in his own right, with a second XI game for Sussex in mid-May, plus the four-match T20 series against Pakistan that follows, clearly vital to proving the fast bowler’s fitness before departure.

“As always with Jofra, it’s fingers crossed until he’s playing,” said Key. “You’re waiting for something really good to happen – you don’t quite believe it until he’s there. I know it’s been a massive toll on him. [But] he’s one of those rare cricketers. When you look at the attributes you want for a bowler in international cricket, Jofra has all of them.”

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Those Pakistan fixtures at home also serve as England’s only warm-up cricket before meeting Scotland in their Group A opener in Barbados on 4 June. To that end, and having initially pondered flexibility, Key has decided all players currently at the IPL must return home and miss its playoff phase. There is only one logistical complication remaining, with Buttler’s wife, Louise, expecting their third child around this time.

Key was keen to stress it is not the end of the road for Woakes, more that Jordan’s batting and Reece Topley’s left-arm angle with the new ball were preferred. The 35-year-old will be among those placed on standby and clearly has a chance still to travel given that the chosen seamers – including Mark Wood – have patchy fitness records.

Rehan Ahmed will also be waiting for the call back at base, the teenager elbowed out of the final selection by the uncapped Tom Hartley. This call, said Key, was based on left-arm finger spin being a “point of difference” in the Caribbean (England do not play in the USA) and may come to the fore as the tournament progresses or surfaces tire.

This was the case in that series last year, England monstering 267 for 3 in Trinidad to set up a series decider, only to then be rolled for 132 on the same pitch by the slow left-arm pairing of Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie. For all the talk of power and slugfests, England’s title defence may hinge on whether that particular lesson was learned.

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Cricket-Pakistan appoint Kirsten, Gillespie as head coaches

(Reuters) -Pakistan have appointed former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten as head coach of their men's white-ball teams, while their test side will be guided by former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.

Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood will assist both head coaches, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said, adding all three had signed two-year deals.

"They're both very famous coaches and their arrival gives you 100% confirmation of the trust that they have in our team's potential," PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi told reporters.

In Kirsten, Pakistan have appointed an experienced coach who led India to the 50-over World Cup title in 2011, before the 56-year-old took over as South Africa coach.

He has also had stints in the Indian Premier League and is currently working as a mentor at Gujarat Titans. He will take up his new post with Pakistan after the tournament ends.

Kirsten's first major assignment in the role will be the Twenty20 World Cup in the U.S. and West Indies in June.

Gillespie has coached domestic teams in India, England and Australia.

"The aim of bringing in these coaches is to make the best of the best available for our team," Naqvi added.

"Gary will join us on the England tour, and Gillespie will oversee the Bangladesh matches."

(Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar and Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Tom Hogue and Ed Osmond)