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.” 

2021/22 Ashes

Joe Root led the England team on a 5 Test series to take on the Australians. Pat Cummins replaced Tim Paine just prior to the tour in controversial circumstances. Cummins managed to rally the troops and they dominated England, winning the series 4-0.

The Key Performers were:

Top Run-Scorers: 

  • Travis Head (AUS): 357 runs
  • Joe Root (ENG): 322 runs
  • Marnus Labuschagne (AUS): 335 runs

Top Wicket-Takers: 

  • Pat Cummins (AUS): 21 wickets
  • Mitchell Starc (AUS): 19 wickets
  • Scott Boland (AUS): 18 wickets (in just 3 matches)

 

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