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Here’s a detailed and up-to-date article on Eng vs Aus Ashes 2025 — the key storylines, recent updates, and what to watch for as the epic Test series kicks off.
Ashes 2025: Aus vs Eng
1. Series Overview & Schedule
- The 2025–26 Ashes series between England and Australia begins on 21 November 2025 in Perth. (The Economic Times)
- It’s a five-Test series:
- 1st Test: Nov 21–25, Perth Stadium (The Economic Times)
- 2nd Test: Dec 4–8, The Gabba, Brisbane (day-night) (The Economic Times)
- 3rd Test: Dec 17–21, Adelaide Oval (The Economic Times)
- 4th Test: Dec 26–30, MCG, Melbourne (The Economic Times)
- 5th Test: Jan 4–8, SCG, Sydney (The Economic Times)
2. Injury News & Team Updates
Australia
- Pat Cummins is ruled out for the first Test due to lumbar bone stress. (Wisden)
- Josh Hazlewood has a hamstring strain; he won’t play the opener. (The Guardian)
- Sean Abbott is also injured (hamstring), further weakening Australia’s pace attack. (Wisden)
- As a response, Michael Neser has been added to Australia’s squad. (Wisden)
- With Cummins out, Steve Smith will captain Australia in the first Test. (Business Standard)
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England
- Mark Wood, who was under a fitness cloud, has been cleared after scans found no serious damage. (Wisden)
- Shoaib Bashir is back after recovering from a finger injury. (mint)
- Ben Stokes is expected to recover in time for the first Test. (mint)
- Harry Brook has been named vice-captain, replacing Ollie Pope. (Reuters)
- Chris Woakes is not in the squad due to a dislocated shoulder injury. (mint)
3. Strategic & Tactical Angles
- England have picked a pace-heavy attack, featuring Wood, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, and Mark Wood, reflecting a belief in their fast bowlers on Australian pitches. (mint)
- On the spin front, Bashir may be their only specialist spinner — suggesting England are leaning more on seam than spin. (mint)
- For Australia, the absence of Cummins and Hazlewood raises questions about how their bowling unit will manage without two of their strike pacers.
4. Predictions, Pressure & Expectations
- Legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has made a bold prediction: he expects Australia to win the series 5–0. (Khel Now)
- On the other hand, former England captain Michael Vaughan sees a more balanced contest. He predicts England could win in Perth (first Test) and thinks the series could end 2–2, assuming they stay relatively injury-free. (Cricket Times)
- Vaughan’s optimism is partly based on Australia’s injury concerns and England’s resilient mindset.
5. Broadcast & How to Watch
- In India, the live telecast of the Ashes matches will be on Star Sports. (The Times of India)
- For streaming, you can catch the action on JioHotstar. (mint)
- The first Test is scheduled to begin at 7:50 AM IST (India). (mint)
6. What to Watch in the Opening Test
- Leadership under pressure: With Cummins out, how will Steve Smith handle captaincy?
- England’s fast-bowling strength: Can Wood, Archer, and Co. exploit early conditions in Perth?
- Batting resilience: How will England’s top and middle order — especially guys like Root, Brook, and Pope — deal with Australia’s bowling?
- Australia’s recovery strategy: How will their bowling unit compensate for missing key pacers and keep pressure on England?
Ashes 2025: Conclusion
The Ashes 2025–26 promises to be a fascinating series. While Australia enters as the favorite — especially at home — their injury crisis gives England a window of opportunity. With key players returning, bold leadership bets, and contrasting predictions from cricket legends, the stage is set for a high-stakes showdown.
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