List of Ashes series

A terracotta urn with two brass plaques on it sits on a wooden base. The urn is on display, with the glass surround and other exhibits visible in the background.
The Ashes urn, which remains at the MCC Museum at Lord's. A replica urn is presented to the winning captain.[1]

The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia. The series have varied in length, consisting of between one and seven Test matches, but since 1998 have been consistently five matches. It is the sport's most celebrated rivalry and dates back to 1882.[2][3][4] It is generally played biennially, alternating between the United Kingdom and Australia. Australia are the current holders of the Ashes, having retained them with a draw in the 2023 series.

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  3. ^ Marks, Vic (26 September 2010). "Return of Ashes spirit can lift England out of post-Pakistan mire". The Observer. London: Guardian Media Group. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
  4. ^ "Top 10 Rivalries". Sky Sports. Archived from the original on 22 October 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2011.