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Latest news: The Ashes

Barr makes play for Ashes Test as bidding war erupts

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has put forward a case for Manuka Oval to host the fifth Ashes test, with plenty of other states also staking their claim.

Preview of the First Ashes Test at The Gabba

The Ashes Test series between traditional rivals, Australia and England, gets underway in Brisbane on Wednesday 8 December.

Head thrilled for ‘best mate’ Carey’s Test debut

His own Test recall is a thrill but Travis Head is arguably more excited to see what best mate Alex Carey can produce on debut in the Ashes.

Perth officially loses Ashes Test over strict border rules

Cricket Australia have confirmed the fifth Ashes Test will not be played in Perth due to quarantine requirements, with the race now on to host the match.

Overview of the Australia and England Ashes squads

With the Ashes starting at the Gabba in Brisbane this Wednesday 8 December, here's a look at both the Australia and England squads.

Alex Carey to debut in first Ashes Test at the Gabba

Australia have confirmed Alex Carey will make his Test debut and takes the gloves in the Ashes opener at the Gabba.

Paine didn’t want to be Ashes distraction

Tim Paine is taking an indefinite break from all forms of cricket, having told successor Pat Cummins he doesn't wish to be a distraction at the Gabba.

Full crowds for MCG Test, Australian Open

Full capacity crowds at the Boxing Day Test and Australian Open are set to light up Melbourne's sporting landscape this summer.

Australia name 15-man Ashes squad

Usman Khawaja is on the cusp of a Test recall after being included in Australia's 15-man Ashes squad alongside Travis Head.

Talk WA border may open before Test: Greg Hunt

Is Western Australia's border set to open up early in order to accommodate the fifth Ashes Test?

Lyon right for Ashes after cricket lull

Nathan Lyon insists lockdown won't ruin his Ashes preparations, adamant he's ready to take on whatever side England send out to Australia.

England players set to agree to Ashes tour

The Ashes is set to go ahead this summer with England's players reportedly agreeing to tour in a move that will green-light the series.

Cricket Australia waits on England’s Ashes call

Cricket Australia is adamant it has put players' wellbeing first as it faces a wait on whether England agrees to tour for this summer's Ashes.

Ashes on, with or without Root: Paine

Tim Paine has declared the Ashes will begin on December 8 regardless of whether counterpart Joe Root is part of the tour.

Cricket Australia firm up crowd, travel plans for Ashes

Cricket Australia plans on shoring up England's Ashes logistics in coming weeks as it holds out hope of capacity crowds watching this summer's Test series.

Vaughan calls for England Ashes travel exemptions

Michael Vaughan says England team to be given travel exemptions so their families can enter and tour Australia for the Ashes series.

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