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RARE PHOTOS: Australia to feel home advantage in ashes build up | Rare Historical Photos

Nathan Lyon and Australian teammates will enjoy another red-ball Ashes warm-up this week. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

In the next five days, Australia's players will enjoy the first huge luxury of hosting a home Ashes series.

Not because of the conditions or the fact record-breaking crowds are expected, but in terms of what the last full week of warm-ups look like.

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