Why this Ashes is critical for the future of cricket

Guardian sportswriter Jonathan Liew explains why this Ashes is so critical for the sport as Test cricket struggles for audiences and revenue. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSport England and Australia are not only battling each other, but in many ways they are battling this decline in popularity, with the Ashes existing as a 'window into the sport' for non-traditional fans. Liew also previews the series and examines how England's new aggressive style of play, known as Bazball, will hold up against the reigning champions. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://support.theguardian.com/contr... Website ► https://www.theguardian.com Facebook ►   / theguardian   Twitter ►   / guardian   Instagram ►   / guardian   The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► https://bit.ly/guardiannewssubs Guardian News ► https://bit.ly/guardiannewssubs Guardian Australia ► https://bit.ly/guardianaussubs Guardian Football ► https://bit.ly/gdnfootballsubs Guardian Live ► https://bit.ly/guardianlivesubs #TestCricket #Ashes #Sport #Lords