\u201cAs long as B Stokes stays fit I think this series is going to be 2-2 .. England to win in Perth with no Pat or Josh .. As long as we have no more Injuries before the first test that\u2019s my final prediction,\u201d Vaughan posted on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, on Saturday, the former England skipper had opined that the Englishmen have an advantage heading into the Ashes opener after Australia\u2019s pace spearhead Hazlewood was ruled out. While Cummins is recovering from a back injury, Hazlewood injured his hamstring during New South Wales\u2019 Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHazlewood out of the first test as well as Cummins. Ominous early signs that the run of the green you require to win big series is swaying England's way. Huge chance for them to go 1up in Perth,\u201d Vaughan had said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Currently, Mitchell Starc is the only fully fit first-choice fast bowler in the Australian team, with Scott Boland as the backup. The significant injury to Hazlewood might lead Australia to consider playing both all-rounders, Cameron Green and Beau Webster, as fast bowlers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHazlewood out of the first test as well as Cummins. Ominous early signs that the run of the green you require to win big series is swaying England's way. Huge chance for them to go 1up in Perth,\u201d Vaughan had said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Ashes series commences on November 21 at Perth and will conclude in January 2026, with the final Test scheduled to begin on January 4 in Sydney.<\/p>\r\n\r\n