The Ashes is now underway as England look to win in Australia for the first time in 15 years and regain the famous urn.

The last Ashes series finished 2-2 in England in 2023, but it has been very one-sided in Australia in recent years.

The English won 3-1 in 2010/11 but since then the Aussies have won 5-0, 4-0 and 4-0, with the most recent whitewash in 2021/22.

However, there is hope that Ben Stokes can lead his team to a rare victory Down Under, or at the very least be a lot more competitive than recent trips.

Australia will be captained by Steve Smith in the first Test as Pat Cummins is injured, although the pace bowler is expected to return in the second contest.

The home side will also be without Josh Hazelwood in Perth, so England have a chance to start well against a depleted Au

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