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The first of the five-Test series starts Friday in Perth, Western Australia

England take on Australia in The Ashes 2025-26 series

Pat Cummins won't play for the hosts in the 1st AUS vs ENG Test

Australia and England will battle it out for 'The Urn' in the five-match Ashes 2025-26 series starting with the 1st Test on November 21, 2025 at Perth. Born from a mock newspaper obituary in 1882 and symbolized by a tiny urn, the rivalry between Australia and England has shaped more than a century of Test cricket.

The five-Test series starts Friday in Perth, Western Australia. The second test, a day-nighter at the Gabba in Brisbane, starts Dec. 4. Adelaide Oval will host the third test from Dec. 17-21. The Melbourne Cricket Ground will host its traditional Boxing Day t

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