Australian cricketers to train on Thames

London: Australian cricketers will participate in a unique training session on the Thames River here for a promotional event.

The cricket pitch will be positioned on a barge in front of the iconic Tower Bridge. Skipper Michael Clarke, Shane Watson, Chris Rogers, James Faulkner and Mitchell Starc will come together on the floating pitch for a brief session to prepare for the Ashes, which starts July 10. IANS