June 21st, 2010 by Adam Davies

Think of it as an Ashes preview. England take on Australia in five One Day Internationals this summer, and both sides will inevitably have one eye on a performance in the Tests this winter Down Under. In addition, the Aussies may well have revenge on their minds, for they were demolished by England in the final of the ICC World Twenty20.

That match made England world champions, and with the current pessimistic air surrounding the national football team, it is natural to want to latch on to the buoyant wave of enthusiasm surrounding English cricket. Players such as Eoin Morgan, Kevin Pietersen, Graeme Swann and Craig Kieswetter have all firmly made their mark on the team, and having beaten Bangladesh comprehensively in their last match, England will want to keep their momentum going.

All five matches will most certainly be fantastic battles between old rivals, and England v Australia tickets are cheapest for the second ODI – held at the SWALEC Stadium in Cardiff – at £40. With tickets for the final test at Lord’s Cricket Ground on sale from £175, this offers a significant saving.