The 2019 Ashes get underway later on Thursday in Birmingham.
England and Australia's cricketers will take the field in the first of five Test matches as they battle to win the historic urn.
The hosts have confirmed that fast bowler Jofra Archer will miss the opening match.
That means Stuart Broad and James Anderson will open the bowling.
Meanwhile Australia have remained tight-lipped about their final playing XI.
Play from Edgbaston gets underway at 2 pm UAE time.
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Mexico name national team legend Rafael Marquez as new manager
The Mexican Football Federation (FMF), with an eye on the 2030 World Cup, has announced Rafael "Rafa" Marquez as head coach of the national team on Wednesday.
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Kostyuk and Noskova book Wimbledon semi-final slots
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Switzerland edge Colombia to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954
Switzerland's Ruben Vargas has stroked home the decisive penalty to beat Colombia 4-3 in a shootout after a goalless 120 minutes, sending the Swiss into their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 and a clash with holders Argentina.
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