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Australia star batter Steve Smith has warned England of a challenging Ashes series, which is set to begin in November 2025.
The five-Test Ashes series will begin in Perth in late-November, before a day-night match in Brisbane.
The third Ashes 2025 Test will be played in Adelaide, with the traditional Melbourne and Sydney Tests scheduled for December and January.
In an interview with a British media outlet, Steve Smith commented on the much-anticipated series after England’s home series against India.
“I watched a lot of the series against India and it was one of the best Test series I’ve seen in a long time. The cricket that was played by both teams was outstanding,” he said.
“England have a good side at the moment. They are obviously playing a really aggressive brand of cricket,” he added.
The 36-year-old stated that Australian wickets are challenging for batters.
“It’s going to be a big challenge. The wickets in the last three-four years have been really tricky,” Steve Smith said.
The veteran batter expressed confidence in his team’s bowling lineup, saying that experienced bowlers would make things difficult for England in the Ashes 2025
“I’m looking forward to it. I think it’s going to be a great series,” Smith said.
Steve Smith also discussed the recent form of England’s Joe Root and lauded him ahead of the Ashes 2025.
“I think not just in that series (against India) but probably the last two years, he’s been incredible. His ability to make big scores – to go from 50 to 100 – which was one thing he got caught in that spot for a while,” Smith said.
“He [Joe Root] hasn’t scored a hundred in Australia. I think that’s been talked about quite a lot. I’m sure that’s something he wants to tick off his bucket list as well,” he concluded.
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