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Australia v England: Ashes first Test, day one – live

Start in Perth: 10.20am local/1.20pm AEDT/2.20am GMT
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Another Ben, this time Mimmack, wins the early nod for the most exotic place – and the ideal timezone – to be following along from, as he wishes us all “Happy Ashes Day!”. Right backatcha, Ben.

“There are many good things about living in Texas (yes, really) but right now, the best must be that the first ball will be bowled at 8.10pm and I can conceivably watch the whole first day and still get a few hours sleep. My boys have been promised they can stay up late to watch the first few overs. These are the good times before all the optimism gets crushed. Happy days.”

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© Photograph: Philip Brown/Getty Images

© Photograph: Philip Brown/Getty Images

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