Hobart to host fifth men's Ashes Test

The ground hasn't hosted a Test since 2016, while it has never featured in any Ashes series.

The match was slated to be held in Perth, but CA hit a brick wall in its talks with Western Australia officials while trying to negotiate border exemptions.

Cricket Tasmania and the Tasmania's government put together a bid that trumped the case to schedule a second Test at either the MCG or SCG.

"I would like to thank all the states and territories who took part in this process," CA chief executive Nick Hockley said.

"The submissions we received were outstanding and we had no doubt that each of the venues that took part would have hosted a wonderful event.

"There were a range of considerations, including commercial, logistical and operational factors."