Ashes preview with Sir Andrew Strauss | Is England's preparation enough? How will Bazball do Down Under?!

Update: 2025-11-11

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Nas and Ath are joined by the last England captain to win a Test and series in Australia to preview The Ashes on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

Sir Andrew Strauss talks about England's preparations for the tour, facing the Aussie media and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of both sides.

He also gives us his his memories of winning the Ashes in Australia in 2010/11.

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Ashes preview with Sir Andrew Strauss | Is England's preparation enough? How will Bazball do Down Under?!