Tammy Beaumont adds her voice to those calling for more Women’s Ashes Tests
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ashes rivals Ashleigh Gardner and Tammy Beaumont have called for more Test cricket to be played in future series between their sides. England opener Beaumont and Australia all-rounder Gardner are set to go head to head in the multi-format women’s series, which begins with the first ODI in Sydney this weekend, but came together to speak up for an increase in Test matches. We have good white-ball games against England and other teams around the world, but the way our teams match up it would be a really cool Test series.” Beaumont, who hit an England record score of 208 in the sides’ last meeting in 2023, echoed her opponent’s sentiments. Jan 11 - 1st ODI, Sydney Jan 13 - 2nd ODI, Melbourne Jan 16 - 3rd ODI, Hobart Jan 20 - 1st T20, Sydney Jan 23 - 2nd T20, Canberra Jan 25 - 3rd T20, Adelaide Jan 30-Feb 2 - Only Test, Melbourne “I completely agree with Ash.