# ⚱ :engerland: 🇦🇺 Ashes 2023 - 1st Test, Edgbaston, 16th-20th June 2023

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**Created:** [17 May 2023 11:05 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/ashes-2023-1st-test-edgbaston-16th-20th-june-2023/6775 "2023-05-17T11:05:55Z")\
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1st Test at Edgbaston starts on the 16th June.

And of course we have the “warm up” test v Ireland to come

> **[Jonny Bairstow back, Ben Foakes dropped for Ireland Test](https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-recall-jonny-bairstow-ireland-leave-out-ben-foakes-1376057)**
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> James Anderson included in 15-man group, but Jofra Archer ruled out for summer

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**Post date:** [17 May 2023 15:49 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/ashes-2023-1st-test-edgbaston-16th-20th-june-2023/6775/2 "2023-05-17T15:49:54Z")

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Bairstow batting at #7  
Now THAT’s Bazball!