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All the focus will shift to the Ashes when Australia will host archrival England in a five-match Test series. The Aussies lost the World Test Championship final to New Zealand in the last cycle and will be adamant to recover their ground in this WTC.

Australia Coach Provides Positive Pat Cummins Fitness Update

Captain Pat Cummins' return to fitness has been the focal point. The fast bowler has had his struggles with a back injury and hasn't bowled in competitive matches since July. Cummins has started running since earlier this month and his availability for the Ashes opener in Perth hasn't been confirmed yet.

But Australian coach Andrew McDonald provided a positive fitness update ahead of the Ashes. He insisted Cummins is rec

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