Ashes 2021-22: Australia v England
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The 72nd Ashes series follows a tumultuous build-up for both teams. Australia currently hold the famous urn – a symbol of cricket’s oldest rivalry – after retaining the trophy with a drawn series in 2019
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MATCH SCHEDULE
Dec 8  1st Test Brisbane
Dec 16 2nd Test Adelaide
Dec 26 3rd Test Melbourne
Jan 5  4th Test Sydney
Jan 14 5th Test Perth*
 
Patrick Cummins: Newly appointed captain of Australia, following departure of Tim Paine

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Ashes timeline
Small urn is reputed to contain remains of burnt bail, intended to signify death of English cricket after Australia’s first victory over England in 1882

Australia: Ashes won or retained 38 times

England: Ashes won or retained 33 times 
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Picture: Getty Images *Venue may change due to Perth’s 14-day quarantine rule © GRAPHIC NEWS