Australia play the third Test starting at WACA on Friday, with a highly-anticipated Ashes series overall bringing cricket fans from Australia and England to Perth in droves. This year’s series is due to be one of the most competitive ever, with England having a real chance to challenge their Ashes rivals, Australia. The first Test promises to initiate all sorts of spirited debates on personnel and tactics.
On November 17, 2025, Radio 5 Live will host a comprehensive discussion about the opening Test of the Ashes series. Host Steve Crossman will guide the discussion. Along the way, he’ll expertly guide you through some of the most important topics related to the rivalry’s rich history. Renowned guests are set to join him for this first-of-its-kind event. Among them are ex-England batsman Mark Ramprakash, England spinner Jack Leach and Ryan Campbell, the Australian coach of Durham. We’re especially excited that Australian journalist Geoff Lemon will be adding his experience to the conversation as well.
The conversation will focus on the significance of that first ball of the Ashes series. Most importantly, it will show how this pivotal moment can shape the whole race. Panelists will discuss the challenges of touring in Australia. This issue resonates with more players and teams due to the environment, conditions and cutthroat competitive nature that they endure.
Furthermore, the discussion will compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of England and Australia. Participants will explore essential topics such as what leadership roles look like on teams. They will judge the impact of spin bowlers versus pace attacks and the performance yardstick of the Australian top order.
The Radio 5 Live conversation will last just 96 minutes. This way, fans can hear it more than a year in advance and refer back to this breakdown as the entire series progresses.
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