Tim Paine targeted by Barmy Army ahead of the upcoming Ashes 2021 series

Ashes 2021 series is less than a month away and  mind games in buildup to series has already begun. England's fan group 'Barmy Army' took to Twitter on Tuesday and took aim at Australia captain Tim Paine for his lack of centuries in Test cricket. Some of England players have already landed in Australia as a part of Ashes preparation while some of members will be joining camp later after completing T20 World Cup assignment.

Talking about Tim Paine Test Century, Australian skipper is yet to score a century in longest format of game. 36-year-old has played 35 Test matches for Australia and has scored 1534 runs and in that amount of Test matches, he has 9 half-centuries with  highest score being 92, which he had scored all way back in 2010 against India in Mohali.

Tim Paine Centuries: Barmy Army trolls Australia skipper ahead of Ashes series

Taking an aim at Tim Paine ahead of Ashes 2021 series Barmy Army tweeted 

Australia will be looking to defend ir Ashes title which y retained after drawing series 2-2 in 2019. Ashes 2021 will see England led by Joe Root tour Australia in 2021/22 in an attempt to regain trophy.  Coming to Ashes record both teams have faced each or in 71 Ashes series so far with Australia having won or retained Ashes 33 times, whereas England has done so 32 times. Six times series has been ruled a tie, meaning trophy is awarded to reigning champion.

Ashes 2021 Schedule 

Talking about Ashes 2021 schedule, first Ashes 2021 Australia vs England Test match will be contested at 'Gabba' Brisbane from December 8-12 with  second Test match scheduled at Adelaide Oval from December 16-20. historical Boxing Day and New Year’s Tests will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26-30 with Sydney Cricket Ground hosting fourth test between January 5-9. Ashes 2021 will conclude with Perth Test between January 14 and 18.