Ashes Test dates confirmed as new English ground to make series debut

The dates for the 2027 Ashes Test series have been officially confirmed, with a new English ground set to make its debut in the competition. Notably, two traditional venues — Manchester's Old Trafford and Headingley in Leeds — have been left out of the hosting schedule for the series. The announcement marks a significant shake-up in the rotation of English venues used for the historic England vs Australia Test cricket rivalry.