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We've had good preparations for Ashes, says Josh Tongue

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We've Had Good Preparations For Ashes, Says Josh Tongue

By IANS News November 18, 2025 • 14:22 PM View: 237

Josh Tongue: England pacer Josh Tongue is pleased with the squad's preparations for the Ashes and remains confident of registering a series win against Australia.

The five-Test series will commence at Perth's Optus Stadium on Friday, as both teams give it their all to take the urn.

England have not won the Ashes in Australia since 2015 and faced heavy defeats in their last three Test visits Down Under.

TAGS Josh Tongue Optus Stadium Down Under England Lions Lilac Hill Jofra Archer Mark Wood Pat Cummins Josh Hazlewood Jamie Smith

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