How did the Ashes series start?
The story of the Ashes began way back in 1882 when England were beaten at home at the Oval for the first time by Australia. The series defeat shocked the sporting world at the time and prompted The Sporting Times newspaper to print a joke story on the ‘death of English cricket’.
Why is Ashes so famous?
The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia. The mythical ashes immediately became associated with the 1882–83 series played in Australia, before which the English captain Ivo Bligh had vowed to “regain those ashes”. The English media therefore dubbed the tour the quest to regain the Ashes.
Why is it called the Ashes series?
The term ‘Ashes’ was first used after England lost to Australia – for the first time on home soil – at The Oval on 29th August 1882. A day later, the Sporting Times carried a mock obituary of English cricket which concluded that: “The body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia”.
Who created the Ashes?
Ivo Bligh
Ivo Bligh, who made the recovery of said Ashes the purpose of his team’s mission to the colonies in 1882–83.
When was the first Ashes series between England and Australia?
Although the first Test series played between England and Australia was in the 1876–77 season, the Ashes originated from the solitary Test which the two nations contested in 1882.
Who was the holder of the ashes in 1998?
Since the 1998–99 Ashes series, a Waterford Crystal representation of the Ashes urn has been presented to the winners of an Ashes series as the official trophy of that series. As of December 2013, Australia is the holder—having won all of the five tests, reclaiming the Ashes with a victory in the third test.
Who was the first team to win the ashes?
The first ever Ashes test series was played in 1882/83 season. The England cricket team won the first 8 Ashes series until Australia claimed the Ashes urn for the first time in 1891/92. Ashes Winners 2019
How did the Ashes cricket series get its name?
The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia.The term originated in a satirical obituary published in a British newspaper, The Sporting Times, immediately after Australia’s 1882 victory at The Oval, its first Test win on English soil.