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2019 THE YEAR AHEAD 2019 has to be one of the most eagerly anticipated years in recent cricket history with a host of top-class cricket just around the corner. The biggest highlight of all will be the World Cup which is to be hosted in England and promises to be a terrific competition with many sides capable of taking the crown. We will look at the event in a little more detail further on. There is far more on offer this year than just the World Cup however and shortly after the tournament finishes the Ashes will be coming to England. Australia are the holders after England failed to deal with their pace attack away from home and this series should be an entertaining encounter with both sides struggling for consistency with the bat. 6 England had been playing some fine cricket but are struggling for consistency in recent times which was highlighted on the tour to the West Indies where they were unable to build on a series win in Sri Lanka. For Australia the test will be whether their batsmen can adjust to the swinging conditions in England and if they don’t