The much-anticipated Ashes Test series for the 2021-2022 season started off in Brisbane on Wednesday (December 8). The Australia-England Test series includes all of the expected names. Both sides have several outstanding cricketers who can turn the course of a game and lead their teams to victory on any given day. This article features a combined Test XI comprised of players from both sides. Let's have a look at the combined Test XI for the Ashes series 2021 between Australia and England. Combined Test XI from Australia and England for Ashes Series 2021 Australia have the advantage in the bowling department, while England's middle order has the upper hand. Though, in the top order, both sides are equally strong. Here is the combined Australia-England Test XI. 1)      David Warner (Australia) M: 86 | Runs: 7311 | HS: 335* | Ave: 48.09 | 100s: 24 Left-arm opener David Warner will play the anchor role in Australia's batting. He will be one of the most important players in the series since he will be the backbone of the Australian batting line-up. Also Read:  Australia and England gear up for the Ashes 2021 2)      Rory Burns (England) M: 29 | Runs: 1712 | HS: 133 | Ave: 32.30 | 100s: 3 Rory has been in some good form for England in the recent series. He is their main opener in the series. 3)      Marnus Labuschagne (Australia) M: 18 | Runs: 1885 | HS: 215 | Ave: 60.80 | 100s: 5 Labuschagne, one of the most talented cricketers of his generation, will be crucial for Australia in this year's Ashes series. 4)      Joe Root (England, Captain) M: 109 | Runs: 9278 | HS: 254 | Ave: 50.15 | 100s: 23 England's captain Joe Root is the team's main batter. Root's performance will determine England's fate in the Ashes series 2021. 5)      Steven Smith (Australia) M: 77 | Runs: 7540 | HS: 239 | Ave: 61.80 | 100s: 27   Arguably the best Test batter in the world Steven Smith will be Australia's most important player in this series. 6)      Ben Stokes (England) M: 71 | Runs: 4631 | HS: 258 | Ave: 37.04 | 100s: 10 | Wkts: 163 | BBI: 6/22 | Ave: 31.38 | 5W: 4 Charismatic all-rounder Ben Stokes has returned to international cricket with the Ashes series. Stokes may be England's best weapon in this Test series. 7)      Jos Buttler (England, WK) M: 53 | Runs: 2800 | HS: 152 | Ave: 33.33 | 100s: 2 Jos Buttler of England could make a difference in the middle order. He is also one of the top wicket-keepers in the world. Also Read: Dhaka Test: Tigers fail to avoid follow-on 8)      Pat Cummins (Australia) M: 34 | Wkts: 164 | BBI: 6/23 | Ave: 21.59 | 5W: 5 Australia's new Test captain Pat Cummins is one of the best fast bowlers in the world. He will surely be the spearhead of Australia's bowling attack. 9)      Mitchell Starc (Australia) M: 61 | Wkts: 255 | BBI: 6/50 | Ave: 27.57 | 5W: 13 Starc is a world-class fast bowler with a wealth of experience. The English batters could struggle with his speed and accuracy. 10)  James Anderson (England) M: 166 | Wkts: 632 | BBI: 7/42 | Ave: 26.62 | 5W: 31 James Anderson is the world's most experienced pacer. Among fast bowlers, he holds the record for most Test wickets. Therefore, Anderson will be England's main bowling weapon. 11)  Nathan Lyon (Australia) M: 100 | Wkts: 399 | BBI: 8/50 | Ave: 32.12 | 5W: 18 Nathan Lyon is a talented off-spinner who knows how to take wickets in Test matches. Lyon's variation of spin has the potential to cause problems for England's batters. Bottom Line Picking the perfect XI from two of the best international cricket teams is never a straightforward task. Because both Australia and England have some exceptional cricketers in their respective squads. The Australia-England Combined Test XI 2021 has been determined based on recent form and experience. The majority of the players in the XI are Australians, given that Australia is hosting the Ashes series 2021 and their players are more equipped for the conditions than its rivals England. On the other hand, England have some outstanding players and is perhaps the best side in the world to win a Test series on Australian soil. Overall, both teams will face a tough challenge in this Ashes series.

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. Read:Dhaka Test: Play of day two delayed by rain Noteworthy Test Records: Australia vs England   Australia England Matches Played (351) 146 110 Most Runs Sir Don Bradman (5,028 runs in 63 innings) Jack Hobbs (3,636 runs in 71 innings) Highest Score Sir Don Bradman (334) Leonard Hutton (364) Most hundred Sir Don Bradman (19) Jack Hobbs (12) Most Wickets Shane Warne (195) Ian Botham (128) Best Bowling Figures (match) RAL Massie (16/137) Jim Laker (19/90) Most Matches SE Gregory (52) MC Cowdrey (43) Highest Partnership WH Ponsford and DG Bradman (451) L Hutton and M Leyland (382) Most Catches Alan Border (51) Ian Botham (54) Most Dismissals Ian Healy (135) Alan Knott (101)                                    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/   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 Read:Shakib writes to BCB to skip NZ tour 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.