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England vs Australia, The Ashes: When there is a match between India and Pakistan on the cricket field, a different atmosphere is created. But, apart from these two teams, there are two cricket teams too, when they face each other, the enthusiasm of the fans is at its peak. Yes, we are talking about The Ashes series between Australia and England. The cricket match between the two countries has been historic. The most important thing is that the name of the series was never changed. Ever since it started, it has been called Ashes. Let us tell you, why the series between the two teams is called The Ashes...

England was defeated for the first time

The Test match was played on the cricket ground 135 years ago on 29 August 1882 at the Oval Cricket Ground in England. In this match, England had to face defeat at the hands of Australia. After this, England's popular newspaper 'The Sporting Time' published a tribute message. It was written in it that English cricket is dead. His last rites will be performed. Later his ashes will be sent to Australia. For this reason this series has been named Ashes.

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England took revenge for their defeat

After this incident which shocked the cricket fans, the next series between the two teams was to be held on Australian soil. Just before that series, England captain Ivo Ballie had said that he would bring back the ashes. After that the England team went to Australia and won the series 2-1. After the victory at the historic cricket ground in Melbourne, some women then gave England's Ivo Balay an urn-shaped trophy. It was filled with ashes from the stumps used during the third test match.

When will The Ashes 2025-26 start?

The Ashes 2025-26 between England and Australia is going to start from November 21. The series will take place on Australian soil. First a test series of 5 matches will be played. The first Test will be held in Perth from 21 to 25 November. The second Test will be held in Brisbane from 4 to 8 December, the third Test in Adelaide from 17 to 21 December and the fourth Test in Melbourne from 26 to 30 December. The final test will be played from 4 January to 8 December.

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