By rohan mukherjee

the Ashes promises top-class Test cricket and high drama.

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the 5-match series will start from june 16 at edgbaston

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before the latest edition begins, here are the 5 highest takers in the ashes since 2010

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5. Pat cummins - 73 wickets with best figures of 5/38

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4. Mitchell starc - 74 wickets with a best of 6/111

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3. james anderson - 95 wickets with a best of 6/47

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2. nathan lyon - 101 wickets with best figures of 6/49

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1. stuart broad - 113 wickets with a best of 8/15

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Next: Top 5 Highest scores by a Batter in the Ashes since 2010

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