Australia's star batter has a superb record against England and will likely face some highly-attacking fields and some unusual bowling tactics from a team who have been creative with their strategies under skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.
A lot of eyes during this series will be on Australia's star batter Steve Smith. Smith is regarded as the most decorated Test batter of this generation and one of the most prolific stars in the Ashes series as well.
For either of these sides to win the Ashes, it will be crucial if Steve Smith continues his love affair with English conditions and bullies the bowlers into oblivion or Joe Root strikes, drives and reverse sweeps elegantly his way towards the Ashes urn.
The announcement was made by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), who also revealed the venues for the next two Ashes to be held in the UK, as well as other significant allocations for the period 2025-31.
The hosts will be aiming to avenge their 4-0 loss in the 2021-22 season. The hosts are also charged up by the 'Bazball' revolution brought by skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, which has seen England win 11 of their last 13 Tests and dominate their opponents with an attackin