Post-Ashes Gathering
Following the conclusion of the recent Ashes series, cricket players from Australia and England convened at the Sydney Cricket Ground's (SCG) Long Bar to share drinks. This event took place after Australia secured a 4-1 series victory against England.
Event Details
A photograph distributed by Code Sports documented members of both teams participating in the post-series tradition. According to reports, players gathered at approximately 6:30 PM on the evening of Australia's series win. The image depicted Australia captain Pat Cummins and other Australian players engaged in conversation with at least two English players, though specific identities were not fully confirmed.
Historical Context
This post-series gathering re-establishes a tradition that was not observed after the 2023 Ashes series in England. During that time, Australian players indicated they were left awaiting an invitation to join their English counterparts for drinks at The Oval.
Invitation Confirmed
Despite competitive interactions that occurred during the series, stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith confirmed during his post-match press conference that the Australian side had extended an invitation to the English team for a social gathering.