2015 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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Michael Clarke led a 17 person Australia team that was defending the Ashes in England. Alistair Cook skippered England looking to restore parity after the 5-0 drubbing in the past Ashes series down under in 2013/14. The venues for the 5 Test series were confirmed as Lord's, Trent Bridge, Sophia Gardens, Edgbaston and The Oval.
England won back the Ashes, taking the series 3-2. Joe Root was named the player of the series after scoring 460 runs. Chris Rogers had the highest series aggregate with 480 runs. Stuart Broad with 21 wickets was the outstanding bowler - his 8-15 was the most decisive spell in the series when Australia were shot out for 60 in the 4th Test.
Top Performers:
- Player of the Series (England):
- Joe Root: 460 runs, including two centuries
- Player of the Series (Australia):
- Chris Rogers: 480 runs at the top of the order
- Top Wicket-Takers:
- Stuart Broad (England): 21 wickets
- Mitchell Starc (Australia): 18 wickets
Legacy:
- The series was marked by short, result-driven Tests — none lasted more than four days.
- England’s ability to seize momentum, especially in home conditions, proved decisive.
- Australia’s struggles in swinging conditions continued, and Michael Clarke’s retirement ended an era.
- Stuart Broad’s 8/15 at Trent Bridge became an iconic Ashes moment.
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