Australia, England stars ready to rise from the Ashes as greats
Updated On Nov 22, 2017 05:51 PM IST
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Australia skipper Steve Smith (L) and England captain Joe Root hold a replica Ashes Urn in Brisbane on Wednesday. (AFP)
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The Ashes Urn is displayed on the pitch at the Gabba in Brisbane. New-look Australia will bank on their pace attack terrifying England once again when two unfamiliar line-ups open hostilities for the Ashes, the oldest prize in Test cricket. (AFP)
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This is both Steve Smith and Joe Root’s first Ashes as captain. (REUTERS)
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Steve Smith’s Australia are going into the series at home as favourites. (AFP)
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England won the last Ashes in 2015. Captain Joe Root would hope to keep the record intact. (AFP)
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Among Australia and England, the latter was the last team win an away Ashes in 2010-11. (REUTERS)
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Moeen Ali and James Anderson will be two crucial England players in the Ashes. (REUTERS)
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England's cricket team skipper Joe Root’s batting skills will also be put to Test. (AFP)
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Stuart Broad’s pace prowess will be crucial to England’s chances. (AFP)
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