The Ashes

The Ashes is a prestigious Test cricket series played between England and Australia, considered one of the sport’s greatest rivalries. The term originated in 1882 when Australia defeated England on English soil for the first time, leading to a mock obituary published in a British newspaper stating that English cricket had died, and "the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia." Since then, the series became synonymous with that mythical "Ashes," symbolizing the ongoing competition. The matches are typically held every two years, alternating between the two countries, and consist of five Test matches.