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Page last updated at 16:38 GMT, Wednesday, 8 July 2009 17:38 UK

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In pictures: The Ashes in Cardiff

Glamorgan's cricket stadium was full for the first time for the historic Ashes Test in Cardiff

England and Australia players line up at the opening ceremony.

Soprano Katherine Jenkins is more used to singing the Welsh national anthem before rugby internationals - this was her first Test match.

Fireworks at opening ceremony

The official opening was signalled by fireworks

Crowd at Sophia Gardens

The match was also a test for stadium managers, with the first 16,000 sell-out since its revamp

Australian fielders

The Australians troop out for the start of the match, after losing the toss

England's opening batsmen Andrew Strauss (left) and Alistair Cook

England's opening batsmen Andrew Strauss (left) and Alistair Cook take to the pitch

Barmy Army in Cardiff

The Barmy Army showed their support early on in the npower 1st Ashes Test

Michael Vaughan

Support for England from the stands included former Ashes-winning skipper Michael Vaughan (back row, second right)

Cyclist outside the ground

Others passing on the Taff Trail alongside the stadium could find a small gap Photo: Tom Bourton

Fans in tree

Others took a more precarious position to ensure a view Photo: Tom Bourton

This aerial shot shows the cricket stadium, in relation to the Millennium Stadium, further along the banks of the River Taff in Cardiff city centre

Aerial view of ground

Another aerial view, right over the ground, with the river in the foreground

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