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Who plays in the Ashes cricket series?
Who plays in the Ashes cricket series?
- England and South Africa
- England and Australia (correct)
- England and India
- Australia and India
When did the term 'The Ashes' originate?
When did the term 'The Ashes' originate?
- Before the 1882-83 series
- During the 1882-83 series
- After England's 1882 victory
- After Australia's 1882 victory (correct)
What was the mythical ashes associated with?
What was the mythical ashes associated with?
- The 1882-83 series played in England
- The 1882 series played in Australia
- The 1882 series played in England
- The 1882-83 series played in Australia (correct)
Who vowed to 'regain those ashes'?
Who vowed to 'regain those ashes'?
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What is the small urn presented to Bligh in Melbourne said to contain?
What is the small urn presented to Bligh in Melbourne said to contain?
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Study Notes
The Ashes Cricket Series
- England and Australia national cricket teams compete in the Ashes cricket series.
Origin of 'The Ashes'
- The term 'The Ashes' originated in 1882.
The Mythical Ashes
- The mythical ashes are associated with the cremation of English cricket.
Regaining the Ashes
- Ivo Bligh vowed to 'regain those ashes' after England's defeat in the 1882 test match.
The Small Urn
- The small urn presented to Bligh in Melbourne is said to contain the ashes of a burnt bail.
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