Ashes series

The Ashes is a prestigious cricket series played between England and Australia, representing one of the longest-running rivalries in sports. It originated in 1882 when Australia defeated England on their home turf, leading to a satirical obituary claiming English cricket had died and that "the body would be cremated, and the ashes taken to Australia." The series is traditionally held every two years, alternating between the two countries, and consists of five Test matches. Winning the series grants the victor the Ashes trophy, a small urn symbolizing cricketing excellence and national pride.