How many series of ashes are there?

There have been 72 Ashes series: Australia have won 34, England have won 32 and six series have been drawn.

Who won the 2009 Ashes series?

England

Why is Ashes series so famous?

Why are they called The Ashes? The story of the Ashes began way back in 1882 when England were beaten at home at the Oval for the first time by Australia. The series defeat shocked the sporting world at the time and prompted The Sporting Times newspaper to print a joke story on the ‘death of English cricket’.

Why was the 2005 Ashes so special?

Starting on 21 July 2005, England and Australia played five Tests, with the Ashes held by Australia as the most recent victors. The final result was a 2–1 series win for England, who succeeded (for the first time since 1986–87) in their biennial attempt to win the urn.

Why it is called Ashes series?

Ashes, symbol of victory in the usually biennial cricket Test (international) match series between select national teams of England and Australia, first staged in 1877. Its name stems from an epitaph published in 1882 after the Australian team had won its first victory over England in England, at the Oval, London.

How many Ashes did Ponting lose?

Five series losses. Two Ashes in England, the loss to South Africa down under and the two series losses to India in India.

How many Ashes series did Ponting win?

once
HIGHLIGHTS. Ricky Ponting has won the World Cup three times, including twice as captain. Ponting has won the ICC Champions Trophy twice as well, the only one to do so. He has won the Ashes only once, in the 2006-07 home series, with a 5-0 victory.

Where will the 2023 Ashes be held?

The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed that the 2023 Ashes Tests have been awarded to the same five grounds as the 2019 edition. Headingley and Old Trafford have been selected, with regular venues Lord’s, The Oval and Edgbaston making up the rest of the five-match series.

Which bowler dismissed Ricky Ponting most?

spinner Harbhajan Singh
Ponting named Shoaib Akhtar as the quickest bowler he ever faced and singled out Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh for praise, revealing that he dismissed him the most times in his career.

Which captain has won most Ashes?

Allan Border
There has been 44 Ashes winners captains in the history of the series. Allan Border has played and won the most number of matches as the captain in Ashes. Allan Border captained his side in 28 matches, winning 13 and losing six matches with a win percentage of 46.42.

Who won Ashes 2001?

Australia
Australia won the Test series 4–1 and retained the Ashes, that had been in their possession since the 1989 Ashes series….Australian cricket team in England and Ireland in 2001.

Where are the Ashes in 2025?

The most anticipated event in England’s cricketing calendar, the 2025/26 Ashes series will take place in Australia.