An unwanted record is staring Australia in the face as it prepares to take on England in the 2023 Ashes. But Pat Cummins's side could not be more perfectly placed to defy history and emerge victorious.
There's something about the light when it seeps through heavy English clouds. The centuries-old pavilions forming jagged edges that become boundaries. Buttoned-up members and boozed-up locals creating the late-afternoon atmospheres that seem to create the on-field magic rather than respond to them.
The last time Australia flew home from England having won the series was in 2001. In the time since, they have conquered every other foe on their own patch, but victory in the game's birthplace has eluded them. Much of that stems from the quality of Australia's bowling attack, clearly now the best in Test cricket. The main selection headache facing Australia on Ashes eve is which elite fast bowler will have to make way to allow another elite fast bowler to play.
If there is any area of potential weakness England will seek to target, it might come in the form of the two veterans at the very top of the order.Warner's longstanding issues in England have coloured his otherwise storied career, and this looms as his final chance to get the better of Stuart Broad and James Anderson outside of Australia. A solid first-innings 43 against India showed signs of growth against the moving ball, but the challenge ahead is sure to be far tougher.
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