The Ashes is one of the great events in the sporting calendar that pins England and Australia together in what is an unparalleled rivalry.

It's a situation where Australia want to beat England more than any other nation, and vice-versa.

The Ashes first began in 1882 and have since seen some all-time great series throughout, with all-time great players putting in memorable performances.

With the Ashes set to kick off on Australian shores in in the coming weeks, we look at some of the greatest Ashes series of all time.

3. 1948 Ashes in England

This series was known for being Sir Donald Bradman's final test series before retirement, and he certainly went out with a bang.

Australia toured England for these Ashes and went undefeated 4-0.

A notable test was the fourth test in Headingley where England had a 404-run lead over Australia with a day remaining before Bradman hit 173 not out and his fellow talented batsman Arthur Morris hit an impressive 182 to seal victory with only three wickets taken in the process.

August 1938: Spectators clapping Australian cricketer Sir Don Bradman (1908 - 2001) as he comes out during the 4th Test Match at Headingley, Leeds. Sir Donald Bradman was the first cricketer to be knighted in 1949 for his services to cricket. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Bradman had a chance to further enhance his legacy where he needed just four runs in the final Test at the Oval to average 100 runs per innings over his Test career, but was bowled for a duck to finish on his 99.94 batting average which has become etched in cricket folklore ever since.

A dominant Australian victory to send off a dominant Australian batsman.