The crowds begin to arrive at Optus Stadium••Getty Images
The Optus Stadium saw some unseasonal rain in the lead-up to the first Test of the summer••Getty Images
A general view of the Perth Stadium••Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
The big screen at the new Perth Stadium replicates the famous WACA scoreboard••Getty Images
The pitch at Optus Stadium is the subject of plenty scrutiny ahead of the Ashes opener••AFP/Getty Images
A view across Optus Stadium as Australia play Pakistan••Getty Images
The new Perth Stadium••Cricket Australia/Getty Images
A general view of Perth Stadium on its first day of international cricket••Associated Press
A general view of the action at Perth Stadium••Getty Images
Michael Slater takes the pitchside temperature reading as Steven Smith looks on••Getty Images
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The Perth Stadium prepares to host its first international match••Getty Images