LEICESTER (England), June 18: Australia coach Mickey Arthur has promised an aggressive approach from his side when they face England in their upcoming One-day International series.

Australia have arrived in England for five one-dayers against their oldest foes which will serve as something of a scene-setter for next year’s tour where they will look to regain the Ashes.

But while England may be the world’s top-ranked Test side, Australia are the number ones in the 50-over game — a position they will look to cement when, after a warm-up against Leicestershire and this weekend’s clash against Ireland in Belfast, they face England in the first one-dayer at Lord’s on June 29.

“We are world number ones and we aim to come out and play a really good, exciting and sustainable brand of cricket,” Arthur said on Monday.

“We have an exciting team. We have some real firepower in our attack and we’re looking forward to a good, interesting series,” the South African added. —AFP