1978/79 Ashes: England crush below strength Aussies

Kerry Packer signed up all the top Australians and was winning the battle with the public with his brand of day night cricket.

Mike Brearley's England team won the 1978/79 Ashes in an overwhelming manner with a 5–1 series win against an Australian side missing its WSC players.

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