Tammy Beaumont says ‘no tougher challenge’ than trying to win Ashes in Australia England batter Tammy Beaumont believes there is “no tougher challenge” than trying to defeat Australia in their own backyard ahead of the Women’s Ashes beginning this weekend.
Beaumont insisted England are up for the fight – starting on Sunday with the first of three ODIs, followed by three T20s then a single four-day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – even if she accepts facing Australia on their own patch is one of the most difficult engagements across all sports.
The teams could not be separated in an exhilarating draw in England 18 months ago although Australia are a more formidable force at home, exemplified by a 38-year unbeaten stretch in bilateral ODI series.
Australia’s all-conquering run ended in October with their failure to retain the T20 World Cup but they hold sway over England, who have not toppled their old rivals in a multi-format series since 2014.
“There is no tougher challenge than coming to Australia and trying to get the Ashes back in our hands.
