The first Ashes Test starts on Wednesday July 8 and is scheduled to end on July 12.

Other Test dates
Second test: Thursday 16th-20th July
Third test: Wednesday 29th -2nd August
Fourth test: Thursday 6th-10th August
Fifth test: Thursday 20th-24th August

Where are the Tests held?
First Test: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Second Test: Lord's London
Third Test: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Fourth Test: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Fifth Test: The Oval, London

Where can I watch it?
The Ashes will be shown live on channel 9 or their HD channel Gem

Who's involved?
Australian squad: Michael Clarke (Capt), Steven Smith (VC), Fawad Ahmed, Brad Haddin, Josh Hazlewood, Ryan Harris, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Peter Nevill, Chris Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc, Adam Voges, David Warner and Shane Watson.

England squad (training squad): Alastair Cook (Capt), Joe Root (VC), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Gary Ballance, Ian Bell, Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler, Steven Finn, Mark Footitt, Adam Lyth, Liam Plunkett, Ben Stokes, Mark Wood.

What have been the most recent results?
2013-14 in Australia: Australia won 5-0
2013 in England: England won 3-0
2010-11 in Australia: England won 3-1
2009 in England: England won 2-1
2006-07 in Australia: Australia won 5-0

What are the overall results?
Series results: Australia 32, England 31, Draw 5
Matches: Australia 128, England 103, Draw 88