Booker prize winners, rap hits and Ryder Cups: interpreting the Ashes omens

The Guardian – SportWednesday, November 19, 2025 at 8:00:10 AM
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Booker prize winners, rap hits and Ryder Cups: interpreting the Ashes omens
  • The upcoming Ashes series is marked by Josh Hazlewood's injury, which may enhance Australia's chances against England, given his negative impact on the team's performance historically.
  • This situation underscores the unpredictable nature of sports, where injuries can shift the balance of power, particularly in a high
  • England faces additional challenges, including the need to find a strategy to dismiss key players like Steve Smith, while also aiming to break their historical struggles in Australia.
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