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5 October 2026

England to play 50-over warm-up in stark Ashes contrast

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England to play 50-over warm-up in stark Ashes contrast

England confirm warm-up fixture at the Waca before this winter's white-ball tour of Australia - a stark contrast to last year's Ashes defeat.

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