The Ashes.

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The Ashes is a storied cricket Test series played between England and Australia, first contested in 1882 following England’s shock defeat at The Oval. The series derives its name from a satirical obituary published in The Sporting Times (view the original document here), which declared that English cricket had died and "the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia." Since then, the two nations have competed for a small urn said to contain the symbolic ashes, making it one of the most famous rivalries in world sport.

The Ashes consists of five Test matches, each lasting up to five days, showcasing the endurance, strategy, and skill that define the longest format of the game. Matches are hosted alternately in England and Australia, typically every two years, and have become the centerpiece of international Test cricket. Legendary players, unforgettable innings, and dramatic finishes have cemented The Ashes as a cornerstone of both nations’ sporting traditions. Beyond the competition, it represents more than just cricket — it embodies national pride, history, and the enduring spirit of sportsmanship between two great cricketing nations.

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Recent Results

Each season the Ashes are a keystone of the global Cricketing calendar as they showcase the intense skill and endurance each team and player has built up, with the winners performing outstandingly each year. Here are some of those recent champions:

2025-26 – Australia

2023 – Draw (Australia held)

2021-22 – Australia

2019 – Drawn (Australia held)

2017-18 – Australia 

2015 – England 

2013-14 – Australia

2013 – England

2010-11 – England 

2009 – England 

2006-07 – Australia 

2005 – England

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