England have won The Ashes 2015 in a glorious style and regained the Ashes. In the fourth test, England took the last three Australia wickets for just 12 runs to win by a crushing innings and 78 runs. England lost the last Ashes series in Australia in 2013-14 5-0 and the touring side had been strong favourite to retain the famous urn. England leads the series 3-1 with one match to play. Australia captain Michael Clarke announced that he will retire at the end of the final Test in the series.
Facts About Ashes
- The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia.
- An Ashes series is traditionally of five Tests, hosted in turn by England and Australia at least once every four years.
- Overall, Australia has won 32 series, England 32 and five series have been drawn.
- The first Test match between England and Australia was played in Melbourne, Australia, in 1877.
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