Cricket fans will be delighted to know that the Ashes series is back, and it promises to be an exciting one. The schedule for the series, which will see both men’s and women’s sides taking part, is set for June and July, with Sky Sports broadcasting all matches live. Expect a packed lineup of Sky Sports pundits, including Nasser Hussain, Ricky Ponting, Kevin Pietersen, Mel Jones, Isa Guha, and Mark Taylor.
The men’s Ashes will commence on Friday, June 16, while the women’s series will begin on Thursday, June 22. With Sky Sports and NOW customers able to watch up to 36 days of Ashes cricket across both men’s and women’s series, cricket lovers can rejoice.
For the cricket enthusiasts who are always on the move, Sky Sports’ digital platforms will provide video highlights and over-by-over text commentary so that you don’t miss any of the critical moments.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Innovative Quidich Hyperview player tracking technology, captured from floodlight pylons around the ground, will be used to track fielder movements. This technology will give an insight into options for batters and bowlers based on field placements, with viewers able to see fielding positions from the batter’s point of view.
Enhanced CricViz stats will track which side is in front as the matches progress while Sky Sports’ coverage will feature fresh on-screen graphics.
An extensive lineup of Sky Sports’ recognized cricket experts will provide detailed analysis and commentary to enrich the viewer experience. The men’s Ashes team includes Ian Ward, Nasser Hussain, Mike Atherton, Ricky Ponting, Mark Taylor, Mel Jones, Eoin Morgan, Kevin Pietersen, Kumar Sangakkara, Mark Butcher, Dinesh Karthik, and Sir Andrew Strauss (Lord’s Test only). The women’s Ashes team comprises Nick Knight, Simon Doull, Isa Guha, Lydia Greenway, Mel Jones, Charles Dagnall, Charlotte Edwards, Mark Butcher, Tammy Beaumont, and Lauren Winfield-Hill.
In conclusion, the winners of the Test match will earn four points, with the teams taking two points each in the event of a draw. Two points are awarded for victories in each of the white-ball games, with sides picking up a point apiece in the event of a tie or no result. Get ready to follow the live action on Sky Sports, all set to be an unforgettable series.
