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    Aussie great Steve Waugh has picked this summer's Ashes cricket series against England to be the most competitive in recent history

    Aussie great Steve Waugh has picked this summer's Ashes cricket series against England to be the most competitive in recent history


    Australia's named its squad for the first test, with all-rounder Cameron Green the only player under 30, Steve Smith captaining.

    Pace bowler Pat Cummins is unavailable.

    Waugh believes the five-test showdown will be decided by small margins.



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