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England v Australia: The Story Of Ashes
England and Australia will renew their storied rivalry on Friday in the first Test of the latest Ashes series at Edgbaston. But what exactly are the Ashes and why does the contest inspire such passion between two otherwise friendly countries on opposite sides of the world?
AFP Sport explains the history behind one of sport's oldest and most intense contests.
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