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The Ashes cricket series is one of the oldest and most iconic rivalries in cricket, played between England and Australia. The series dates back to 1882 when Australia defeated England at The Oval in London for the first time on English soil. The Sporting Times published a mock obituary stating that English cricket had died and "the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia." Thus, the term "The Ashes" was coined.
The following year, England traveled to Australia to play a Test series, and a small terracotta urn containing the ashes of a burnt cricket ball was presented to the English captain, Ivo Bligh, as a symbolic trophy. Bligh vowed to "regain those ashes" and led England to victory, winning the series 2-1.
Since then, the Ashes series has become a regular contest between the two nations, with matches alternating between England and Australia. It typically consists of five Test matches, and it remains one of the most highly anticipated events in the cricketing calendar. The Ashes series holds a special place in the hearts of cricket fans worldwide due to its rich history, intense rivalries, and legendary performances from players on both sides.
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