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Test great Nathan Lyon has backed dumped opener Sam Konstas to return “bigger and better” after the 20-year-old lost his Test spot.

Fans will have to wait a little longer to see more debutants for the Kangaroos after Kevin Walters revealed his squad for the final Ashes Test.

One of Australia’s great Ashes villains has revealed his unique preparation to navigate the hostility of the Aussie crowd which awaits the current England team.

Australian Ashes nemesis Stuart Broad has revealed he sought after the guidance of a psychologist to mitigate to vitriol awaiting him in the 2013-14 series.

A revitalised Nick Kyrgios has revealed his shock plans to make a summer comeback, declaring his bad knee feels ‘younger’.

The footballer has shared his personal feelings on the situation and his wife says things need to change.

‘This has been the first person I’ve told.’

‘We have constant dialogue with them.’

Pat Cummins says his return to bowling has gone better than expected, with Australia's captain revealing which Test he is confident of returning from injury to play in.

The 25-year-old was rushed into ICU and underwent surgery after three nasty head knocks.

‘It has been so difficult to come to terms with.’

Legendary English commentator David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd has joined a star-studded Channel 7 commentary team for the Ashes series.

Former England coach and Test opener David Lloyd predicts the Ashes may come down to a head-to-head between opposing No. 4 batsmen Steve Smith and Joe Root.

Sam Konstas could still be given time against England's attack in tour matches this summer, as Steve Waugh says the opener needs time with NSW to find his game.

SEE THE PICS: England captain Ben Stokes batted but failed to test out his bowling prowess as the tourists began their Ashes preparation in Perth on Wednesday.