England opt to bat 1st against Australia in Ashes opener
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Australia captain Pat Cummins completes a full bowling session at training just four days before the start of the Ashes.
Pat Cummins returned to full-intensity bowling, giving Australia a boost ahead of the Ashes, even though he remained ruled out of the first Test. In his absence, Brendan Doggett is set for a historic debut.
Ben Stokes-led side may opt for an all-pace attack while Aussies will hand debut caps to Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett for the first Ashes game at Optus Stadium in Perth from Friday.
Jake Weatherald shares his awe and excitement about training alongside cricket icons Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, and others. As he gears up for his debut Ashes Test against England, the batter aims to build connections with these star players while focusing on delivering top performances.
Intrigue over when Pat Cummins will return this Ashes series is intensifying as it emerged Josh Hazlewood is set to remain sidelined for at least the second Test in Brisbane.
Pat Cummins is firming to play in the second Ashes Test after an extended session bowling at full pace in Perth. The Australia captain has been ruled out of the series opener against England due to a back stress injury discovered after the 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies in July.
Mitchell Starc looms as the ‘big dog’ of Australia’s pace attack in Perth this week, but he’s got full confidence in Brendan Doggett who is set to make his Test debut in the Ashes opener on the back of a stunning start to the Sheffield Shield season.
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