Ashes 2019 series begins on Aug 01

LONDON, July 20 (IANS): The next Ashes Test cricket series between Australia and England will be held from August 01 to September 16, 2019 in the UK, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Thursday.

While the first Test begins in Edgbasaton, the second Test will run from August 14-18 at the Lord's.

Leeds' Headingley ground will host the third Test between August 22 and 26, while the the fourth Test will be held between September 4 and 8 at Manchester's Old Trafford. The fifth and final Test will take place at the Oval, London from September 12 to 16.