An iconic moment is all set to happen in the history of the women’s Test cricket. The Women’s Ashes Test is on the way. Cricket Australia is all set to host England in a four-day pink ball Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the first women’s Test series. The whole cricket world is all excited to see the match.
The Iconic Test Match at MCG:
Australia is set to host England in a historic four-day pink-ball women’s Ashes Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in January, commemorating the 90-year anniversary of the first-ever women’s Test series. This decision has reignited the ongoing debate surrounding the optimal format for women’s cricket, with discussions revolving around whether four-day or five-day matches are most suitable. Despite differing opinions, Cricket Australia (CA) has committed to showcasing the women’s Ashes at prominent venues across the country, departing from the tradition of hosting matches solely at North Sydney Oval and Canberra in previous editions.
The upcoming Test at the MCG holds significant importance, as it will be the first women’s Test played at the historic venue since 1948-49. Additionally, the match marks the 90th anniversary of the inaugural women’s Test series between Australia and England in 1934-35, adding to its historical significance. Furthermore, it will serve as the first women’s international match at the MCG since the thrilling 2020 T20 World Cup final between Australia and India, further elevating its prestige. With anticipation building, the women’s Ashes Test promises to be a momentous occasion, celebrating the rich history and evolution of women’s cricket on the grand stage of the MCG.
Peter Roach’s Words:
After the arrival of the iconic Test match was announced, Cricket Australia’s head of cricket operations and scheduling Peter Roach talked about it. He said, “What we’re looking to do is to really keep pushing to get our women on the major venues where possible. This is an opportunity against England just to keep that momentum going and challenge ourselves to grow crowds above what the expectations are around the community.”
Ellyse Perry’s Words:
Ellyse Perry, Australia’s top all-rounder, understood the importance of the match. She said, “It’s an amazing opportunity for the team to play at such an iconic Australian cricket venue and in such a big occasion like an Ashes series,” Perry said. “I think we all saw that fixture and thought what an amazing opportunity and how much possibility that also carries in terms of what it could do for the game.”
Later she added, “My thoughts on that is that we probably need to do some more quantifiable work on what is most effective for the women’s game,” Perry said. “I’ve got a really small sample size of one five-day Test match. And we managed to get a result in that. So I suppose my bias skews towards that, having played a number of four-day games where we haven’t got results.”
Furtherly she added, “But it’s so contextual to the venue that you play at, your opposition as well and just various other conditions. But I think going forward, this is going to be a question that keeps popping up until we’re able to really ascertain what is most effective for women’s Test matches.”
Stay updated with all the cricketing action, follow Cricadium on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram, and Instagram
