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'''The Ashes''' is a [[cricket]] series of test matches played between [[England]] and [[Australia]]. It dates back to 1882 and is currently played once every two years. It is named the ashes because the teams compete to retain a small urn containing the ashes of the outer casing of the cricket ball used in a 19th century match between [[England]] and [[Australia]]
The series alternates between being hosted in England and Austalia.
Australia currently hold the ashes following their victory in 2006/2007.
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