1921 Ashes
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The Ashes, the legendary cricket series between England and Australia, began in 1877 with the first-ever Test match played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The rivalry quickly grew after England lost to Australia on home soil in 1882, prompting a satirical obituary in The Sporting Times declaring that “English cricket had died, and the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia.”
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The 1921 Ashes in England was a one-sided series dominated by Australia. Fresh from their 5–0 whitewash in the 1920–21 series at home, the Australians, led by Warwick Armstrong, extended their run of supremacy in England. J W H T Douglas was the skipper of England.
Key performances:
•Australia won the first three Tests decisively, securing the Ashes before the series was halfway through.
•Fast bowler Ted McDonald and all-rounder Jack Gregory formed a fearsome new-ball partnership, destroying England’s batting.
•Batsmen such as Charlie Macartney, Herbie Collins, and Warren Bardsley ensured Australia posted strong totals.
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