"Australia's Dominant Win in WTC Final Sets the Stage for a Legacy-Defining Ashes Season"

In the latest cricket news, Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, believes that their recent dominant win over India in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final marks the start of what he envisions as a "legacy-defining" season for the Australian team in England. Buoyed by their success in the WTC, Australia aims to establish a lasting legacy as they shift their focus to the Ashes series. Their primary goal is to end their 22-year Ashes drought in England, and they are well-prepared to overcome any challenges that come their way.

It is noteworthy that Australia is eager to secure an Ashes victory in England, a feat they have not achieved since 2001. Just four days after lifting the prestigious WTC mace at The Oval, the Australian team is motivated by their impressive triumph against India and fully prepared to embark on the five-match Ashes series, set to commence at Edgbaston on Friday.

"The last couple of months our preparation has been preparing for six test matches over here. We've seen it as one big tour with two huge titles to play for and good to tick the first one off (feels great). Whether we like it or not, Ashes tend to define eras and teams. I think the great thing about this final is we feel like we've played awesome cricket for the last two years and being there at the end holding the trophy feels really well deserved. That's great for our team and in a way Ashes are bloody hard to win. It's not going to be easy but if we were to win it, that is legacy-defining stuff," Cummins said in the press conference as quoted by India Today.

While shorter cricket forms are becoming more popular, Cummins feels that the five-day Test is the real core of the game. He found immense satisfaction in winning the WTC, as it required achievements in different conditions around the world. "To make it to the (WTC) final you've got to win everywhere in the world. I think this cycle was 20 test matches. I think we might have only lost three or four and out of the 20, the boys were fantastic the whole way through. We adapted well and that's what makes it so satisfying," he added.

The match prediction is in the favor of the Australian in this Ashes as they have a quality bowling attack and reliable batsmen in the squad.

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