The Ashes 2025-26 Preview: Can Bazball Conquer Australia? The <b>Ashes 2025</b> begins tomorrow! Get the full schedule, TV guide, and 1st Test prediction. Breaking: Pat Cummins & Hazlewood OUT of Perth Test. For cricket fans, this isn't just another series. It is the ultimate test of England's "Bazball" revolution against the ruthlessness of the World Test Champions on their home soil. With massive team news dropping just 24 hours before the toss including major injury blows for Australia the script has already been flipped. Here is your ultimate guide to <b>England vs Australia 2025</b>, including the full schedule, key storylines, and what to expect from the 1st Test in Perth. Breaking Team News: The Landscape Shifts The biggest talking point heading into the Perth opener is the absence of Australia's captain and premier fast bowler. <b>Key Stat:</b> This is the first time in over a decade that Australia will start a home Ashes series without either Cummins or Hazlewood in the XI. Ashes 2025-26 Schedule & Venues Bookmark this list so you never miss a session. The series travels through the traditional Australian circuit, starting in the West and ending in Sydney. 3 Key Battles to Watch 1. Bazball vs. The Kookaburra Ball England's aggressive batting style works wonders on flat pitches with a Dukes ball. But can <b>Zak Crawley</b> and <b>Ben Duckett</b> replicate that dominance against the extra bounce of Australian pitches? If the ball stops swinging after 10 overs, England's ability to score at 5 runs per over will be tested by disciplined Australian fields. 2. Steve Smith vs. Joe Root Two modern greats, likely playing their final series against each other. 3. The Battle of the Speedsters With Cummins out, the focus shifts to <b>Mitchell Starc</b> (Aus) vs. <b>Jofra Archer</b> (Eng). Starc is lethal with the pink ball (2nd Test), but Archer’s return brings an X-factor England has missed for years. Who can break the 150km/h barrier and intimidate the tailenders? 1st Test Prediction: Perth Traditionally, Perth is a graveyard for English teams. The pace and bounce usually play into Australian hands. However, the absence of Cummins and Hazlewood levels the playing field significantly. How to Watch the Ashes 2025 Live Don't miss a moment of the action. Here is where to tune in globally:
