The 1932–33 tour was known as the " Bodyline series" as, in response to the talented Australian batsman Don Bradman, England developed a tactic of bowling quickly at the body of the batsmen with most of the fielders placed in a close ring on the leg side. Australia won an Ashes series for the first time in 1891–92, when it beat England 2–1. Īfter its loss to Australia in 1882, England won the next eight series between the two sides, during which time it lost only four of the 22 Tests. It stated that: "The body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia." The Honourable Ivo Bligh adopted the term and, as captain of the English party that travelled to Australia the following winter, promised to bring the "Ashes" home. England lost the match, played at The Oval, and a mock obituary was posted in The Sporting Times, declaring the death of English cricket. Australia are the current holders of the Ashes, having been the incumbent holders, after drawing the 2019 series 2–2.Īlthough 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. It is generally played biennially, alternating between the United Kingdom and Australia. It is one of sport's most celebrated rivalries and dates back to 1882. The series have varied in length, consisting of between one and seven Test matches, but since 1998 have been consistently five matches. The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia.
A replica urn is presented to the winning captain. The Ashes urn, which remains at the MCC Museum at Lord's.
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