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The Ashes

Five key stats ahead of the highly anticipated Ashes series

The 2023 Ashes is set to be one of the most exciting in history, with a resurgent England taking on Test champions Australia.

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Australia fill top three slots in ICC men's Test batting rankings ahead of Ashes

Australia will head into the men's Ashes series with their players filling the top three slots in the world Test batting rankings.

Edgbaston

A look at Edgbaston’s Ashes history as England and Australia prepare for opener

Edgbaston is the venue for this week's Ashes opener and has been a happy hunting ground for England over the years, though they will be out to avenge 2019's loss to Australia.

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World Test Championship Finalists, Australia and India, slapped with heavy fines by ICC

Australia and India have been sanctioned by the ICC due to slow over rates during the ICC World Test Championship at The Oval which the Aussies won by 209 runs.

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Pat Cummins targets 'legacy-defining' Ashes success after Australia's WTC win

Australia captain Pat Cummins is eyeing up a "legacy-defining" Ashes summer after leading his side to glory in the World Test Championship final.

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Australia crowned 2023 ICC World Test Champions after defeating India

Australia will head into next week's Ashes as Test world champions after they stamped out Indian resistance in ruthless fashion to claim a 209-run win at the Oval.

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