The Ashes
England-Australia cricket series
The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia, among the oldest and most celebrated rivalries in international sport.
The name refers to a satirical 1882 obituary mourning English cricket after Australia's first victory on English soil, declaring the body would be cremated and "the ashes taken to Australia." A small urn, purportedly containing burned cricket bails, became the trophy's symbol.
The series alternates between the two countries: England retained the Ashes with a 2-1 series win.
Largest British country
- AustraliaSouthern Hemisphere continent-country
- Three LionsEnglish national team symbol
- sledgingSliding downhill on snow
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
battle · clash · confrontation · antagonism · competition · tension · hostility · enmity
Swinging at pitches
- bowlingPin-toppling pastime
- wicketSmall subsidiary entrance
- inningsTeam batting periods
- overAbove or exceeding
stumps · crease · maiden · century · duck · spinner · boundary · slip
Decorative container for ashes
- terracottaFired reddish-brown ceramic
- velvet bagPlush fabric sack
- mementoToken of recollection
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
custodian · silverware · prize · presentation · victory · regaining · retaining · series win
England
Largest British country
- AustraliaSouthern Hemisphere continent-country
- Three LionsEnglish national team symbol
- sledgingSliding downhill on snow
grudge · battle · clash · confrontation · antagonism · competition · tension · hostility · enmity · supremacy
batting
Swinging at pitches
over · stumps · crease · maiden · century · duck · spinner · boundary · slip · gully
urn
Decorative container for ashes
- terracottaFired reddish-brown ceramic
- velvet bagPlush fabric sack
- mementoToken of recollection
replica · custodian · silverware · prize · presentation · victory · regaining · retaining · series win
tradition
Custom passed through generations
obituary · folklore · mythology · iconic · storied · chronicle · anniversary · centenary · immortals
Lord's
Belonging to deity
- Big GamesSuper Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, World Cup Final, championship game
- British EventsWimbledon, FA Cup, Grand National, British Open, Premier League
- rivalriesenemy, nemesis, derby, opponent, competitor
- Test Crickettest match
- British Sportsrugby, cricket, football, tennis, soccer
- cricketbatsman, bowler, wicket, bat, ball