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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.

Moeen Ali

England's Moeen Ali could not turn down Ashes series under Ben Stokes' captaincy

England spinner Moeen Ali admits Ben Stokes being captain and only one series would have tempted him to overturn his Test retirement.

Ben Stokes

England skipper Ben Stokes insists ‘Bazball’ approach will not change for Ashes

England Test captain Ben Stokes has insisted that ‘nothing is going to change’ in their famous attacking approach to Test cricket ahead of the Ashes series against Australia.

Moeen Ali

Jos Buttler backing Moeen Ali to thrive for England in Ashes series

England one-day captain Jos Buttler has predicted Moeen Ali will be a perfect fit when he joins up with Ben Stokes' Ashes squad ahead of the first Test against Australia at Edgbaston.

Moeen Ali

Graeme Swann: Moeen Ali's return makes England stronger

Graeme Swann believes Moeen Ali's dramatic return to Test cricket as emergency cover for Jack Leach will strengthen England's challenge for the Ashes.

Joe Root and Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali agrees to come out of retirement to join England's Ashes squad

Moeen Ali has answered England's Ashes call, reversing his retirement from Test cricket for one last mission against Australia.