1911/12 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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England won the 1911/12 series 4–1, regaining the Ashes. The Tests were played between December 15, 1911 – February 29, 1912. Johnny Douglas led England after taking over from Plum Warner, who fell ill early in the tour. For Australia, Clem Hill led the side.
- Key Performers:
- Jack Hobbs: Scored 662 runs in the series, including centuries in the second and third Tests.
- Frank Foster & Sydney Barnes: Shared 66 wickets between them, dominating Australia’s batting lineup.
- Ranji Hordern: Emerging leg-spinner who took 32 wickets, including match figures of 12 for 135 in the first Test.
- Victor Trumper: The standout Australian batsman, scoring the only century for his team in the series.
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