Despite the chaos surrounding the 2021-22 edition of the Ashes, England off-spinner Dom Bess has admitted that he would never turn the Ashes opportunity down irrespective of the conditions. He also stressed the mental stress and pressure that the English players have to undergo during any series.

Despite Josh Inglis’ having not called up in any Australian squad yet, Shane Warne has predicted the wicketkeeper-batsman would replace Tim Paine in the near future. However, Adam Gilchrist reckoned that it would be a two-way fight between Inglis and Alex Carey in the Test squad for the future.

England skipper Joe Root, ahead of a busy 2021 for the Three Lions, has pointed out that he believes that his side are making good progress in the right direction. While stating that, he added that their goal for the year would be claiming the ‘Urn while keeping all the players fit and healthy.

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon said that he already has one eye on the Ashes in November and insisted that he is using the ongoing Shield games to gauge the behaviour of left-handed batsmen. On Saturday, Lyon, representing NSW, claimed his second five-wicket haul across the last five innings.