Ashes 2025/26 Preview now on sale: Can Stokes’ England Rewrite History in Australia

The Ashes has become one of the great events in sport and to get you in the mood, we have produced a stunning 48-page preview of what is set to be a mouthwatering winter ahead Down Under.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 28: Alastair Cook of England celebrates making his double century in front of the Barmy Army during day three of the Fourth Test Match in the 2017/18 Ashes series between Australia and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 28, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

The Ashes has become one of the great events in sport – full of bitter animosity, spiteful sledges, graceful batters, snarling bowlers, bouncers, sixes and scallywags.

These days, there are not so many of the latter, more’s the pity, but it should clear the scene for cricket to dominate the headlines in the 74th Ashes series that will start on November 21 and should run to January 8 – as long as England don’t crumble beforehand.

And to get you in the mood, we have produced a stunning 48-page preview of what is set to be a mouthwatering winter ahead Down Under.

Our special edition profiles both sides, we have special features on the key men – Stokes, Pat Cummings, Joe Root and Steve Smith – and take a look at how the Aussie top order will cope against England’s pace attack.

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Stuart Broad, Vaughan and Chris Woakes all give their predictions, we look back at some of the greatest Ashes moments and legendary players, turn the spotlight on the venues and look ahead with the Barmy Army!

And if that wasn’t enough, you can test your knowledge with our Ashes quiz! Go well!

Our special edition is available to buy at participating retailers across the UK. You can also purchase it online here . Postage and packaging costs apply.

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