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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PSG see off late Monaco surge to advance in Champions League
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New Zealand eliminate Sri Lanka from T20 World Cup
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Auger-Aliassime and Medvedev book Dubai quarterfinal spots
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Mexico's president says 'no risk' for 2026 World Cup fans
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The UAE has refuted claims made by a warring party in Sudan during the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, noting that the allegations are false and baseless.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has explored opportunities for cooperation across key sectors during talks with US Vice President JD Vance in Washington.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has reviewed efforts to strengthen humanitarian response for Palestinians in Gaza with his Egyptian counterpart Dr. Badr Abdelatty during a phone call on Wednesday.
