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A look at Edgbaston’s Ashes history as England and Australia prepare for opener

Edgbaston is the venue for this week's Ashes opener and has been a happy hunting ground for England over the years, though they will be out to avenge 2019's loss to Australia.

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World Test Championship Finalists, Australia and India, slapped with heavy fines by ICC

Australia and India have been sanctioned by the ICC due to slow over rates during the ICC World Test Championship at The Oval which the Aussies won by 209 runs.

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Pat Cummins targets 'legacy-defining' Ashes success after Australia's WTC win

Australia captain Pat Cummins is eyeing up a "legacy-defining" Ashes summer after leading his side to glory in the World Test Championship final.

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Australia crowned 2023 ICC World Test Champions after defeating India

Australia will head into next week's Ashes as Test world champions after they stamped out Indian resistance in ruthless fashion to claim a 209-run win at the Oval.

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Marnus Labuschagne admits ‘hands just about hanging on’ after bruising Oval test

Marnus Labuschagne emerged bruised but not beaten as Australia extended their advantage on day three of the World Test Championship final, admitting "my hands are just about hanging on".

Moeen Ali

Jos Buttler backing Moeen Ali to thrive for England in Ashes series

England one-day captain Jos Buttler has predicted Moeen Ali will be a perfect fit when he joins up with Ben Stokes' Ashes squad ahead of the first Test against Australia at Edgbaston.

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