FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Ashes 2019 - Fourth Test - England v Australia - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 7, 2019 Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates taking the wicket of England's Joe Root with team mates. Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - After a stormy buildup the Ashes will crank into gear when the first test starts on Wednesday, with both Australia and England left guessing about each other and whether the Gabba wicket will retain its usual spice.
With no time for tour matches and with internal games hit by rain, players will go in cold for the opening battle of cricket's most enduring rivalry.
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