Nottingham: The oldest rivalry in cricket reconvenes as Australia on Wednesday ready to take on England in the Ashes played at Trent Bridge.
The Ashes is based on five test matches between Australia and England. The first Ashes series was played in 1882. Since then Australia have manage to grab victory in 31 out of 66 series while the defending champion and the host England emerge victorious in 30 series while five have ended in a draw.
England have the home advantage while Australia will be eyeing to grab its first victory after two consecutive white wash in the Ashes.
This will be the tough task for both teams.
Probable teams for this match:
Australia: Skipper Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin (WC), Ashton Agar, Jackson Bird, Ed Cowan, James Faulkner, Ryan Harris, Philliph Hughes, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, James Pattinson, Chris Rogers, Peter Siddle, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade (WC), David Warner, Shane Watson.
England: Skipper Alastair Cook, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Ian Bell, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, Steve Finn, Graham Onions, Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior (WC), Joe Root, Graeme Swann, Jonathan Trott
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