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Scratching beneath the surface: Damien Fleming’s guide to all five Ashes venues

Damien Fleming, the former Australian Test seamer who will be covering the forthcoming series as a commentator for the Seven Network and SEN Radio, gives the inside scoop on what we can expect from the five venues.

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Damien Fleming, the former Australian Test seamer who will be covering the forthcoming series as a commentator for the Seven Network and SEN Radio, gives the inside scoop on what we can expect from the five venues.

Optus Stadium, Perth
First Test, November 21-25
Fleming says: “It’s a great new stadium. There’s not a bad seat. There were worries that it wouldn’t have the WACA characteristics, but it does.
“It’s fast and bouncy. You won’t notice many differences with the pitch itself, but the outfield can be a bit thicker because it’s more of a football stadium, so the ball doesn’t run like ...

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