What are the words on the Ashes urn?
It reads: “When Ivo goes back with the urn, the urn; Studds, Steel, Read and Tylecote return, return; The welkin will ring loud; The great crowd will feel proud; Seeing Barlow and Bates with the urn, the urn; And the rest coming home with the urn.” The names mentioned are of the England team who triumphed in 1883.
Who has won more Ashes?
Australia
Overall there have been 72 series played between the two nations with Australia holding a lead of 34 series wins, while England has won 32, and 6 series have been drawn. Australia, the current holders of the Ashes, retained the title after clinching the 2021 series 4-0 following the 2019 series that ended in a draw.
Has England ever won the Ashes?
1986-87: Australia 1-2 England 1994-95: Australia 3-1 England. 1998-99: Australia 3-1 England. 2002-03: Australia 4-1 England.
Who won Ashes 2020?
Australia retained the Ashes after winning the fourth Test, with England levelling the series 2–2 in the final test, resulting in the first drawn Ashes series since 1972.
Who burnt the ashes?
The Ashes
| The Ashes urn, made of terracotta and about 10.5 cm (4″) tall, is reputed to contain the ashes of a burnt cricket bail. | |
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| Countries | Australia England |
| Number of teams | 2 |
| Current trophy holder | Australia |
| Most successful | Australia (34 series wins) |
Why is ashes called Ashes?
The term ‘Ashes’ was first used after England lost to Australia – for the first time on home soil – at The Oval on 29th August 1882. A day later, the Sporting Times carried a mock obituary of English cricket which concluded that: “The body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia”.
Who burnt the Ashes?
Who won the Ashes in 2017 18?
Australia won the series 4–0, regaining The Ashes after taking an unassailable lead with an innings victory in the third Test….
| 2017–18 Ashes series | |
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| The Magellan Ashes Series 2017–18 logo | |
| Date | 23 November 2017 – 8 January 2018 |
| Location | Australia |
| Result | Australia won the five-match series 4–0 |