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Former Australian batter Greg Chappell has raised concerns about Australia’s ageing squad for the opening Test against England in the Ashes series, set to take place at Perth’s Optus Stadium from November 21. Describing it as the “oldest international team fielded in over 90 years," Chappell warned that the Australian side could face significant challenges if England’s express pacers, led by Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, perform well.

Australia’s squad for the first Ashes Test includes only one player under 30 years of age, Cameron Green, while the opener Usman Khawaja, aged 38, is the oldest. His potential opening partners, Marnus Labuschagne and Jake Weatherald, are also in their early 30s.

Writing for ESPNCricinfo , Chappell noted that England has focused on t

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