🧠 The Ashes Quiz

The Ashes is one of the oldest rivalries in international sport, dating back to 1882 when a mock obituary declared English cricket dead.

The tiny terracotta urn is traditionally said to contain the ashes of a bail, though some accounts suggest it may be a ball or even a lady's veil.

A full Ashes series consists of five Test matches, with the holder retaining the urn if the series is drawn.

Pat Cummins was the first specialist fast bowler to captain Australia in decades, and the drawn 2023 series meant Australia retained the urn.

The original Ashes urn is kept at the MCC Museum at Lord's and never leaves — the winning team receives a replica crystal Waterford trophy.

The 2005 Ashes is widely regarded as one of the greatest Test series ever played, with the second Test at Edgbaston decided by just two runs.

Bradman's 334 at Headingley in 1930 was a world record Test score at the time, cementing his legendary status in Ashes history.

Jim Laker's 19 wickets for 90 runs at Old Trafford in 1956 is a record that has stood for nearly seven decades and may never be broken.

Woodfull's famous remark to Pelham Warner was made after he himself had been struck over the heart by a Bodyline delivery.

Botham's heroics at Headingley in 1981 — hitting 149 not out after England had been forced to follow on — remain one of cricket's most extraordinary innings.