The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today confirmed the itinerary for England’s Tour to Australia in 2002/03.The itinerary, which has been jointly agreed with the Australian Cricket Board (ACB), includes a 5 Test Ashes Series and a possible maximum of 11 One Day Internationals in a Triangular Tournament with Australia and Sri Lanka.The final schedule of tour matches is currently being finalised and will bereleased shortly.Test Series – Australia v England

November 7 – 11 First Test BrisbaneNovember 21 – 25 Second Test PerthNovember 29 – December 3 Third Test AdelaideDecember 26 – 30 Fourth Test MelbourneJanuary 2 – 6 Fifth Test Sydney

VB Series – Australia, England, Sri Lanka

December 13 Australia v England Sydney D/NDecember 15 Australia v England Melbourne D/NDecember 17 England v Sri Lanka Brisbane D/NDecember 20 England v Sri Lanka Perth D/NDecember 22 Australia v Sri Lanka Perth D/NJanuary 9 Australia v Sri Lanka Sydney D/NJanuary 11 Australia v England HobartJanuary 13 England v Sri Lanka Sydney D/NJanuary 15 Australia v Sri Lanka Brisbane D/NJanuary 17 England v Sri Lanka Adelaide D/NJanuary 19 Australia v England Adelaide D/NJanuary 21 Australia v Sri Lanka Melbourne D/NJanuary 23 First Final Sydney D/NJanuary 25 Second Final Melbourne D/NJanuary 27 Third Final Adelaide D/N (if required)

Tour Matches (confirmed to date)

October 22 Chairman’s XI v England Lilac HillNovember 15-17 Australia A v England HobartDecember 8 Australia A v England Sydney D/NDecember 10 Prime Minister’s XI v England CanberraJanuary 8 Bradman XI v England Bowral