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In an unprecedented first in 139 years of the Ashes, next summer's series will not feature a Test in August, which could render more England players available for the domestic Hundred tournament.

Some of England's top cricketers such as Jonny Bairstow and skipper Ben Stokes have withdrawn from the Hundred this year because of the busy schedule.

England hosted four back-to-back Tests against New Zealand and India this year and are now set to play a three-match series against South Africa beginning on August 17.

According to reports the 2023 Ashes series is set to be moved forward and will not feature a Test in August for the first time since its started in 1882-83.

Australia had thrashed England 4-0 in the 2021/22 Ashes series Down Under, with several heads rolling following the debacle, including that of skipper Joe Root.

The upcoming Ashes series will see new England skipper Ben Stokes leading his side for the first time in one of the fiercest global cricketing rivalries.

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The ashes is a five-test series played between England and Australia once every two years.