AB HITS OUT OVER ASHES

Aussie great says England abandoning series would be ‘cop out’

ALLAN Border has turned up the heat on England, claiming it would be a ‘cop out’ if they refuse to tour Australia because of a weakened team.

The Ashes legend called on administrators to do whatever it takes to save the summer – even if that means playing all five Tests out of Sydney and Melbourne.

England has warned that if too many stars pull out they might abandon the tour. Border said he would fear for the financial future of Australian cricket if the Ashes was called off.