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Fans arrive at Ashes first test

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Cricket fans have poured into Cardiff as the first test of the 2009 tournament begins in the 100th Ashes test venue in the tournament's history.

Glamorgan's 16,000 seat stadium in Sophia Gardens was a controversial choice to host this year's opening test with many believing the tournament should have started in Lords.

However fans were full of praise.

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