ASHES IN BRIEF

Tradition: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

IF THERE’S anything to inspire England in the Ashes it’s a Royal Wedding it seems. History shows that whenever a major royal engagement is announced, England romp to victory in the ensuing series – so how timely it was to see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle step into the breach this week.
William and Kate’s announcement in November 2010 was met with a 3-1 success for Andrew Strauss’ men two months later, while the Princes’ father, Charles, can claim two Ashes series wins having shrewdly scheduled ...