"Because, finally, it is time to end the jibes and banter and contentious countdowns. To put the squad analysis and injury news and tasty press conference nuggets to one side. To give the rewritten histories space to evolve and fresh origin stories room to grow. To put the pre-series speculation out of sight and the bold predictions out of mind. For the phoney war has been declared a nil-all draw."
"And after 844 days without the oldest rivals in the game flinging a red sphere at each other across 22 yards, we have reached day one of the first Test of the 2025-26 Ashes. Seven weeks of storylines that are yet to be written. Countless controversies that are yet to be dissected and debated. New heroes and villains that are yet to be created, celebrated and, quite possibly, farewelled."
Perth will have a relatively cool morning around 20C at 7.30am AWST, mostly sunny conditions and a high near 28C with winds increasing in the afternoon. The famed Fremantle Doctor sea breeze has limited impact at Perth Stadium. A petition seeks a Waca plaque to commemorate the game's best swing bowlers. After 844 days without an Ashes Test between England and Australia, the first Test of the 2025-26 series starts in Perth with the first ball scheduled at 10.20am local time. The series promises seven weeks of fresh storylines, controversies, and new heroes and villains that will animate Test cricket.
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