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England's batting unit features the likes of No. 2 Test batter Harry Brook, who is one spot behind his veteran teammate Joe Root. The English team recently played out a 2-2 draw against India in the five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in the lead-up to the Ashes.

Brook will be embarking on his first Test tour of Australia. During his previous visit in 2022, he played nine T20Is but managed a highest score of just 20. His first-class experience in Australian conditions is limited to a single appearance for England Lions in 2021, making his adaptation crucial to the team's success. Equally important will be the performance of Root, who has yet to register a Test century in Australia and averages 35.68 from 14 matches there.   Read More...