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.
Sinner eases into French Open second round
World number one Jannik Sinner started his campaign for a maiden French Open title in merciless fashion, beating Frenchman Clement Tabur 6-1 6-3 6-4 to reach the second round on Tuesday.
Bengaluru secure IPL final berth after win over Gujarat
Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the Indian Premier League (IPL) final with a commanding 92-run win over Gujarat Titans in qualifier one, powered by captain Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 93 that moved the defending champions closer to a second successive title.
Medvedev stunned by wildcard Walton in French Open first round
Daniil Medvedev could not avoid the French Open first‑round trapdoor as he fell 6-2 1-6 6-1 1-6 6-4 to Australian wildcard Adam Walton on Tuesday in a match marked by sharp swings in momentum on the Parisian clay.
Zee Entertainment in talks to stream FIFA World Cup in India
India's Zee Entertainment is in talks with FIFA to stream and broadcast the 2026 World Cup in the country, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Quick and effective: Sabalenka races into French Open second round
World number one Aryna Sabalenka blazed through her opening round at the French Open as she brushed aside Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4 6-2 on Tuesday.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent Eid Al-Adha greetings to leaders across the Arab and Islamic world.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov during his working visit to the UAE on Tuesday.
Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has completed preparations for Eid Al-Adha prayers at 937 mosques across the emirate.
