The most renowned and oldest Test series between Australia and England, known as the Ashes for historical reasons, will begin On Wednesday (December 8). Australia are currently defending the Ashes Series. The 2021-2022 season of Ashes will be hosted by Australia, giving them an advantage heading into the series. This five-match Test series is also part of the ICC's Test Championship. Therefore, each match is crucial in earning vital Test championship points. Let's take a look at both sides' full schedules, venues, and team news for the Ashes 2021.

Australia vs England: Head-to-head Test Record

The opening match of the Ashes 2021 series between Australia and England will be played at Brisbane Cricket Stadium. The game will begin at 6 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time).

The seventy-one series of Ashes (AUS vs ENG): The upcoming series will be the 71st Ashes between the two countries. Both teams have previously played seventy Ashes, with each country hosting 35 of them. Australia are slight ahead when it comes to winning the series. They have won 37 series, compared to 33 for England.

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Noteworthy Test Records: Australia vs England

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The Ashes 2021: Venue Stats 

The first of 5-match Test series will begin on December 8 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. The Ashes 2021 fixtures are as follows:  

1st Test | Venue: Brisbane | Date: (8-12 December)

2nd Test | Venue: Adelaide | Date: (16-20 December)

3rd Test | Venue: Melbourne | Date: (26-30 December)

4th Test | Venue: Sydney | Date: (5-9 January)

5th Test | Venue: Perth | Date: (14-18 January) 

1st Test Venue: Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane

Test Matches Played: 63 | Highest Individual Innings: 259* (Michael Clarke) | Best Bowling Figure (Match): 15/123 (Richard Hadlee) | Highest Team Innings: 645 | Lowest Team Innings: 58 

Australia: Win: 40 | Lost: 9 | Draw: 13

England: Win: 4 | Lost: 12 | Draw: 5 

2nd Test Venue: The Oval, Adelaide  

Test Matches Played: 79 | Highest Individual Innings: 335* (David Warner) | Best Bowling Figure (Match): 14/199 (C V Grimmett) | Highest Team Innings: 674 | Lowest Team Innings: 36    

Australia: Win: 42 | Lost: 18 | Draw: 19

England: Win: 9 | Lost: 18 | Draw: 5   

3rd Test Venue: MCG, Melbourne 

Test Matches Played: 113 | Highest Individual Innings: 307 (R M Cowper) | Best Bowling Figure (Match): 15/124 (W Rhodes) | Highest Team Innings: 624/8 | Lowest Team Innings: 36    

Australia: Win: 64 | Lost: 32 | Draw: 17

England: Win: 20 | Lost: 28 | Draw: 8 

4th Test Venue: SCG, Sydney 

Test Matches Played: 109 | Highest Individual Innings: 329* (Michael Clarke) | Best Bowling Figure (Match): 12/87 (CTB Turner) | Highest Team Innings: 705/7 | Lowest Team Innings: 42     

Australia: Win: 60 | Lost: 28 | Draw: 21

England: Win: 22 | Lost: 27 | Draw: 7 

5th Test Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth   

Test Matches Played: 44 | Highest Individual Innings: 380 (Mathew Hayden) | Best Bowling Figure (Match): 13/217 (MG Hughes) | Highest Team Innings: 735/6d | Lowest Team Innings: 62  

Australia: Win: 2 | Lost: 0 | Draw: 0

England: Win: N/A | Lost: N/A | Draw: N/A   

Australia vs England Test Series 2021: Players to watch

Australia

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Middle-order batsman Steven Smith will be the most important player in Australia's batting lineup. He has been one of the most consistent batters in the Test format in recent years. Along with him, opener David Warner will be an important batter for Australia. Newly appointed Test captain Pat Cummins will have to spearhead Australia's bowling attack.

David Warner: M: 86 | Runs: 7,311 | HS: 335* | Ave: 48.09 

Steven Smith: M: 77 | Runs: 7,540 | HS: 239 | Ave: 61.80

Pat Cummins: M: 34 | Wkts: 164 | BBM: 10/62 | Ave: 21.59    

England 

The return of Ben Stokes to England's Test team is important for the English campaign. He will certainly make a difference for England in this Ashes series. In-form batter Joe Root and veteran pacer James Anderson will both make a significant contribution to the series.

Joe Root: M: 109 | Runs: 9,278 | HS: 254 | Ave: 50.15

Ben Stokes: M: 71 | Runs: 4,631 | HS: 258 | Ave: 37.04 | Wkts: 163 | BBM: 8/161 | Ave: 31.38 

James Anderson: M: 166 | Wkts: 632 | BBM: 11/71 | Ave: 26.62     

Bottom Line

Both Australia and England have some genuine match-winners on their squads. As a result, separating them in terms of strength will be difficult. Furthermore, coming out on top of each other requires mental strength and courage. In that scenario, players must be prepared to give their best during the contest. Three of the last four series have gone to Australia. So, they should be more confident heading into the series. However, England's flamboyant all-rounder Ben Stokes will make his international comeback with the Ashes, giving the English campaign a boost. Overall, the Ashes 2021 promises to be a spectacular and thrilling contest.