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Opening batter Jake Weatherald and pace bowler Brendan Doggett will make their debuts for Australia in the first Ashes clash in Perth on Friday, the first time since January 2019 that two new baggy green caps have been handed out before a single test.
England head into Friday's Ashes opener in Perth with a spring in their step and a golden opportunity to strike the first blow in the five-test series against an Australian team rocked by key injuries.
MELBOURNE :While pace bowling quality has been a reliable predictor of Ashes success, resilience and depth may ultimately decide the battle for the urn in Australia.
SYDNEY :Australia are favourites to retain the Ashes over the next two months but anything short of their usual dominance over England on home soil is sure to reignite the debate over the pace of transition to a younger generation.
LONDON :The looming battle between Australia's run machine Steve Smith and England fast bowler Jofra Archer could prove pivotal in the outcome of the Ashes series Down Under, according to the tourists' former international Steven Finn.
SYDNEY :Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood went to hospital for scans on a possible hamstring injury during a domestic match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday but was later cleared of a strain and will travel to Perth for next week's first Ashes test.
SYDNEY :Australia captain Pat Cummins is back bowling multiple overs on a reduced run-up and has targeted returning to the team for the second Ashes test against England, a day-nighter in Brisbane starting on December 4.
SYDNEY :Marnus Labuschagne reckons he is in his best form with the bat for six years after hitting his fifth century of the domestic season on Monday to all but ensure his place in the Australia squad for the Ashes.