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England will be hoping to get their hands on the urn when they take on Australia in the Ashes opener in Perth starting on November 21. Verbal volleys and off-pitch counterattacks have made it an unmissable event for all cricket lovers around the world.

Steve Smith is all set to hone his leadership in the absence of Pat Cummins in the first Test, and Perth will set the tone for the remainder of the series. Australia have named two debutants in Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett, while Cameron Green has been announced fit. Beau Webster misses out despite his valiant showing with the bat in the last few Test matches.

Mitchell Starc will lead the bowling lineup, while Nathan Lyon has also been included, keeping in mind the dryness

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