Ashes trophy

The Ashes trophy is a prestigious cricket award contested between England and Australia. It originated in 1882 when Australia famously defeated England at The Oval, leading to a satirical obituary published in a British newspaper, claiming English cricket had died and "the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia." In response, England sought to regain these "ashes." The actual trophy, a small urn, is made of terracotta and is believed to contain ashes, symbolizing the ongoing rivalry. The series is played approximately every two years, with each team striving for dominance in this historic competition.