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Chris Woakes happy as Australia give up ‘Gabbatoir’ factor in Ashes opener

Chris Woakes believes Australia have gifted England a psychological boost by hosting this month’s Ashes opener in Perth rather than their traditional stronghold at the Gabba.
The Gabba has traditionally hosted the first Ashes Test

Chris Woakes believes Australia have gifted England a psychological boost by hosting this month’s Ashes opener in Perth rather than their traditional stronghold at the Gabba.
Brisbane’s cricketing cauldron has been home to the curtain-raiser between the two sides since 1986, with the hosts winning seven and drawing two of the 10 subsequent Tests in South Australia.
England have collected some traumatic memories at the venue, including heavy losses on their past three visits, but organisers have decided to shake up the order this time around.
That means the opener on November 21 will take place...

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