10 greatest Ashes cricketers of all time

Since the start in 1877, only 853 men have featured in Australia v England Tests. But who are the very best of the best?


According to The Guardian’s 2025 list of the 100 Greatest Men’s Ashes Cricketers, here are their Top 10:

  1. Shane Warne — The “Ashes Elvis,” dominant leg-spinner.
  2. Don Bradman — The batting genius.
  3. Ian Botham — England’s fiery all-rounder.
  4. Glenn McGrath — Australia’s master fast bowler.
  5. Dennis Lillee — Fearsome pace from Australia.
  6. Steve Waugh — Australian batsman / leader.
  7. Jack Hobbs — Early England batting great.
  8. Herbert Sutcliffe — Reliable English top-order batsman.
  9. Wally Hammond — Stylish England batsman.
  10. Steve Smith — Modern-era Australian batting star.

Nov 2025.

 

 



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