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In England, the Ashes cricket match with Australia a national obsession

The Ashes, a 25-day cricket match between England and Australia, is one of the most hotly contested sporting events for the two countries.

The Ashes, a 25-day cricket match between England and Australia, is one of the most hotly contested sporting events for the two countries.

Lizzy Ammon is a cricket writer based in England. Follow her on Twitter.

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