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Australia Ashes favourites despite 'weak' team - Anderson

Australia Ashes favourites despite 'weak' team - Anderson

Summary

England cricket player James Anderson says Australia is the favorite to win the Ashes, even though their team might be the weakest in 15 years. The first match starts on November 21, with Steve Smith leading the Australian team in the absence of injured captain Pat Cummins.

Key Facts

  • James Anderson believes Australia is the favorite to win the Ashes series.
  • Anderson agrees the current Australian team is the weakest since 2010.
  • The first Test match begins on November 21 in Perth.
  • Steve Smith will lead Australia because Pat Cummins is injured.
  • Pat Cummins aims to be back for the second Test on December 4 in Brisbane.
  • Australia faces uncertainty in their batting lineup for the top three positions.
  • Usman Khawaja is set to open for Australia.
  • England has performed poorly in past series in Australia, losing heavily.
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