The Ashes: Mark Butcher questions 'extraordinary' decision to leave Headingley and Old Trafford off 2027 schedule

England's 2027 men's Ashes schedule has been announced, with Tests to be held at Trent Bridge, Lord's, Edgbaston, Utilita Bowl, and the Kia Oval, notably excluding Headingley and Old Trafford. This means no Ashes Test will be staged at any ground north of Nottingham. Former England batsman Mark Butcher has publicly criticised the decision, describing it as 'extraordinary.'