Two all-time greats are missing. Two debutants are on deck. Replacement captain Steve Smith has a bit on. The Australian side is full of storylines ahead of the Ashes opener. Gideon Haigh helps us pull it apart. Featured: Gideon Haigh, cricket writer, Cricket Et Al. <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/connect" target="_blank">Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter</a>

Two all-time greats are missing. Two debutants are on deck. Replacement captain Steve Smith has a bit on. The Australian side is full of storylines ahead of the Ashes opener. Gideon Haigh helps us pull it apart. Featured: Gideon Haigh, cricket writer, Cricket Et Al. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Two all-time greats are missing. Two debutants are on deck. Replacement captain Steve Smith has a bit on. The Australian side is full of storylines ahead of the Ashes opener. Gideon Haigh helps us pull it apart.&nbsp;Featured: Gideon Haigh, cricket writer, Cricket Et Al.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/connect" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter</a>

Gideon Haigh on Smith, debutants and Australian Ashes vibes

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