England captain Ben Stokes can feel the excitement building ahead of the Ashes and is in no doubt over the long-term future of Test cricket.
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has thrown his support behind opener David Warner, tipping him for a "significant" role in this summer's Ashes.
England's Stuart Broad is gearing up to "go to battle" with long-time adversary David Warner in the Ashes, admitting he cannot kick his addiction to Test cricket.
Ollie Robinson is set to undergo a scan on a sore left ankle on Monday as the seamer became the latest injury worry for England ahead of a Test against Ireland and the Ashes this summer.
Australian batter Usman Khawaja will arrive on English shores with an attitude adjustment despite his mountain of runs.
Jofra Archer has been left "distraught" after yet another injury nightmare saw him ruled out of England's entire Ashes summer with a new stress fracture in his right elbow.