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Players of the Australian cricket team are preparing for the upcoming 2025-26 edition of The Ashes. Australia are the defending champions of the coveted urn, and they will defend it against Ben Stokes' England, who have changed the method of playing Test cricket. The five-match Test series begins on November 21, 2025, and the first game will be played at the Perth Stadium.

The hosts of The Ashes, Australia, will be without the services of their regular skipper Pat Cummins. In his absence, Steve Smith will be leading the hosts in the opening match of the series. Smith is currently playing the Sheffield Shield to prepare for the Australia vs England Test series.

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