Ashes 2023 to be moved forward for first time in 139 years, to allow England players’ participation in The Hundred: Report
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In an unprecedented first in 139 years of the Ashes, next summer's series will not feature a Test in August, which could render more England players available for the domestic Hundred tournament. Some of England's top cricketers such as Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes have withdrawn from the Hundred this year because of the busy schedule, which has seen the hosts play four back-to-back Tests against New Zealand and India.