The Ashes is here: Bring the heat on!

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Brisbane, November 23: The Ashes is truly arrived. One of the most eagerly awaited events in the cricketing calendar, the famed rivalry between Australia and England will begin with the first Test at Brisbane on Thursday (November 23).

The walk from Alastair Cook's spot in the changing room to the middle... pic.twitter.com/UasqleGzoy
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) November 22, 2017

The local newspapers, local viewers, Balmy Army from England and the players themselves are ready for the high voltage clash, which has history of well over a century.

🏟️ @MichaelVaughan's Gabba Tour 🏟️

Go behind-the-scenes Down Under ahead of the first #Ashes Test... 👀#NoFilterAshes pic.twitter.com/UeIMOsZvr4
— BT Sport Cricket (@btsportcricket) November 22, 2017

Here's a look at some pre-Ashes moments.

Get your 12-page #Ashes supplement today in print, on tablet and online. Join for £3 for 3 months to read @Athersmike @sjamesjourno @legsidelizzy @willis_macp and @theanalyst throughout the series (exclusive photo by @BradleyOrmesher)https://t.co/K0V0bNoi4F pic.twitter.com/rt09AjhWaV
— Times Sport (@TimesSport) November 22, 2017

View from the @bbctms box at the Gabba with 2 and a half hours until the first ball. #ashes #bbccricket pic.twitter.com/6O6pHsf57u
— Adam Mountford (@tmsproducer) November 22, 2017