Warwicks Get Ashes Test

Last updated : 11 April 2008 By Covsupport News Service
Warwickshire's Edgbaston ground will stage the Third Ashes Test next year.

The ground which has been highly successful for England in the past will be used for the Third Test starting on July 30th 2009. The first test starts at Cardiff's Sophia Gardens on July 8, followed by the second test starting at Lords eight days later.

After playing at Edgbaston, the fourth test takes place at Headingly on August 7th before the final test at The Oval on August 20th.

Tickets for the test go on sale on August 1st this year and will go on sale in three stages. The first will be members only, then those who have bought tickets for international matches before, and then will they go on general sale.

Meanwhile, Warwicks have announced sponsorship deals worth £200k with Puma, Listers Audi, Gullivers Sports Travel and sk:n.