Cricket in Australia will return with full capacity in the upcoming Ashes slated to be played in Australia later this year. All the Ashes Tests will have 100 per cent crowd capacity barring the Boxing day Test which will initially begin with an 85 per cent crowd attendance.
The upcoming 2021-22 international calendar in Australia will be a packed one with as many as 59 days of cricket. The season will comprise of the inaugural Test match between Australia and Afghanistan followed by the Men’s and Women’s Ashes.
The Indian women’s team will also travel Down Under for a multi-format series while the men’s ODI and T20 teams will lock horns against New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Tickets will be fully refunded if the capacity has to be reduced due to the ongoing pandemic.
"The 2021-22 summer of international cricket promises to be one of the biggest ever. The anticipation around both the men's and women's Ashes is building, especially as we have witnessed some incredible Test cricket in the UK. The Ashes rivalry is one of the biggest in world sport, and we hope that conditions will allow as many fans as possible to attend," said CEO of Cricket Australia Nick Hockley in an official CA release.
"In addition to the Ashes, we're incredibly excited to host international cricket across 11 venues and seven states and territories, ensuring fans all across the country have the opportunity to see the best players in the world. We continue to work closely with venues and governments across Australia to ensure that events are held safely and greatly appreciate their support," he further added.
Speaking on the ticket pricing and refund, Hockley said, "In the event that capacities are reduced due to government restrictions associated with the pandemic, we of course guarantee fans full refunds."