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The Ashes Cricket Series

Official international cricket matches, called Test Matches, are played between ten countries: South Africa, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, West Indies, New Zealand, Australia and England. The game is played outdoors on uncovered pitche... Read >

Test Cricket - The Ashes

Few sporting rivalries evoke as much passion among fans as The Ashes cricket series between England and Australia does. It is a storied rivalry that goes back nearly 130 years to 1882 when Australia beat England in a Test match at the Oval cricket ground.... Read >

Ricky Ponting Leads The Way To The Ashes

Leader and captain of the Australian Cricket Team, Ricky Ponting is the 35-year old batsman, making history every season that he plays the game. Playing in more than 350 ODI’s, and 140 Test matches since 1995, Ricky was the youngest Tasmanian to play in t... Read >

Cricket - Australia's National Sport

The game of Cricket has a long history dating back to English royalty in the 1600’s as a source of activity, competition, and sport. In the 1800’s England introduced the game to their colony, Australia, where interest grew and became the national sport. T... Read >