The 2025/26 Ashes series begins in Perth on 21 November, as England aim to regain the urn from Australian hands.

England have not won an Ashes series for a decade and they have not win a single Test match in Australia since 2010/11. But there is optimism that this time might be different, as Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum take their exciting brand of ‘Bazball’ into contest.

Stuart Broad , who will be commentating for Australia’s Channel 7 during the series, has talked up England’s chances, claiming this is the worst Australian team since England last won their 15 years ago.

The series will begin Perth rather than Brisbane, where The Gabba has hosted every opening Ashes Test for more than 40 years, and England may be relieved – their record at The Gabba is poor, without a win there

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