The much-anticipated Ashes series is scheduled to kick start from December 8. However, as per the recent turn of events, it is been reported that the first Test in Brisbane might get completely washed out. This threat emerged after adverse weather forecasts over the first four days.

The rain had affected England’s preparations ahead of the high-profile series. In Queensland last week, the side was able to play only 29 overs in their three-day game with their Lions side. As heavy storms hit Brisbane on Tuesday and Wednesday, no play was possible over the first two days of their intra-squad warm-up match as well.

The first Test of the series is staged for December 8 at the Gabba. The weather conditions have already left the Joe Root-led side short of match practice and if the early forecast proves right, it might also affect the first Test. Even severe rain is scheduled for the East Coast over the course of the Test match.

If the first Test gets washed out, it will also mean that England’s star all-rounder Ben Stokes will also not get enough game time. He had previously taken an indefinite break from cricket to concentrate on his mental health and was also recovering from a finger injury. However, England might not be too upset if the first Test is washed out considering their record at the venue.

According to former India cricketer and now commentator Aakash Chopra, Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to get Rahul Chahar in the mega auction. He also added that the franchise will break their bank in order to buy the leg spinner.

RCB has retained Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammed Siraj for the upcoming seasons. After not retaining their star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, the side will be keen on filling in his place. Chopra feels that Chahal might not make it to the auction and in that case, Chahar will be instrumental for the team at their home ground Chinnaswamy stadium.

“RCB will not get Rashid, they can forg.