England opt to bat 1st against Australia in Ashes opener
Digest more
Perth has hosted plenty of memorable moments, with metal bats, rapid centuries and rare England wins featuring in our quiz.
Ashes hostilities kicked off early this year, with a feud between Steve Smith and former England star Monty Panesar erupting with the Australian captain being labelled a "cheat".
The ground is hosting its first Ashes Test but will replicate the pace and bounce that made the WACA, across the Swan River, so feared
The Ashes return to Australia after 2.5 years, with England seeking dominance and Australia defending their crown. The Perth opener promises thrilling cricket. Will the weather hold a surprise twist?
The pitch for the first Ashes Test will be "exactly the same" as the fast and bouncy surface at the iconic Waca, says the chief curator. The series opener. which begins on Friday, will be the first Test between England and Australia played at the Perth Stadium with the Waca no longer used for men's Tests.
Australia’s desire to return Marnus Labuschagne to his preferred number three batting position started the chain reaction that ensured Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett will debut for Australia in the first Ashes Test in Perth.
Newsable Asianet News on MSN
Ashes: Jake Weatherald, Brendan Doggett to make Australia debuts
Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett will debut for Australia in the first Ashes Test in Perth. Cameron Green returns to the side as an all-rounder, with Marnus Labuschagne also back in the XI at No. 3.