The Ashes craze has swept across not only the passionate cricket communities of England and Australia but has also drawn in celebrated figures from diverse fields. The five-Test showdown between the two historic rivals has once again become a global talking point, with excitement spreading far beyond traditional cricket fans, even reaching renowned Hollywood actor Russell Crowe.

Ahead of the series opener on Friday, November 21, at Perth’s Optus Stadium, Crowe expressed his enthusiasm with a post on X. “Ashes start tomorrow in Perth. Test cricket between Australia and England. 5 x 5 day Test matches ahead. Going to be a great summer," wrote the veteran actor, capturing the mood around the iconic contest.

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