1953 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 Australian team under Lindsay Hassett toured England during the Queen's coronation year of 1953 and played a five-match Test series.
After 4 successive draws in rain affacted matches, 6 days were allocated for the 5th and final Test match at the Oval. England under Len Hutton won the final Test to take the series 1-0 after spin played a decisive factor. Australia went in with no spinners but Engand's Jim Laker and Tony Lock, on their home pitch, led the way for a 8 wicket win.
England thus recovered the Ashes for the first time since 1934 sparking a long celebration.
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