Haynes hopeful for future of the Ashes

Following the success of the Commonwealth Bank Women’s Ashes Series, Australia skipper captain Rachael Haynes hopes to see sold out stadiums the next time the Ashes are up for grabs in Australia.

More than 12,000 fans attended the historic day-night Test at North Sydney Oval while the first ODI at Allan Border Field required additional seating to be installed such was the demand for tickets.

Healthy crowds watched a brace of matches in both Coffs Harbour and Canberra as Australia and England shared the points 8-all, but the hosts retained the Ashes as holders of the trophy.

Should the Women’s Ashes continue its traditional quadrennial home and away schedule, Australia will next host the multi-format series in 2021 and Haynes wants to see the biggest stadiums in the country chock-a-block full of fans.