Ashes 2021: England and Australia hold positive talks in bid to agree tour go-ahead

The Joe Root-led England team may be all set to tour Australia for the Ashes ending weeks of speculation on their participation owing to a slew of Covid-19 restrictions in Australia.

The tour headed in the right direction following positive talks between players’ representatives, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Cricket Australia, and the Australian government on Tuesday.

During the talks, the English players’ concerns over strict COVID-19 protocols were addressed.

The Daily Telegraph has reported that a group of England players, led by Root, have already committed to the series.

The report further stated that Jos Buttler could be the only England player not to agree to travel, having previously expressed his concerns over the tour and staying away from family for long periods.

Star all-rounder Ben Stokes is taking a break from the game and pacer Jofra Archer is out injured.