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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 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.
Following England's defeat by Australia in 1882, the Sporting Times published a mock obituary, which read "In Affectionate Remembrance of English Cricket Which Died At The Oval on 29th August 1882, Deeply lamented by a large circle of sorrowing friends and acquaintances. R.I.P. The body will be cremated, and the ashes taken to Australia."<ref>http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ABOUT_CRICKET/HISTORY/ASHES_ORIG_1882.html</ref>
The series alternates between being hosted in England and Australia.
Australia currently hold the ashes following their victory in 2006/2007.
Australia currently hold the ashes following their victory in 2006/2007.
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*[[Cricket World Cup]]
*[[Cricket World Cup]]
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