Ultimate Ashes Quiz

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NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 11: Ashton Agar of Australia leaves the ground after being dismissed by Stuart Broad of England on 98 runs during day two of the 1st Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground on July 11, 2013 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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Which of these captains did NOT lead Australia to a series whitewash?
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How many runs were Australia dismissed for in the first innings of the infamous 2015 Trent Bridge Test?
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And for a much happier memory at Trent Bridge, how many runs did Ashton Agar score at number 11 on his Test debut at the venue?
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Who is the all-time leading run scorer in Ashes' series?
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And the all time leading wicket taker?
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The Ashes of what piece of equipment is said to be contained in the original urn?
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The "Bodyline" series was played in which year?
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England finally regained the Ashes in 2005. Before this, when was their last series victory?
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Which of these players has NEVER taken a hat-trick in an Ashes Test?
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Which of these players retired after the final Test of the 2006-07 Ashes series?
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How many Ashes series' has England won outright?
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How many wickets did Mitchell Johnson take in the 2013-14 series?
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How many series' did Alastair Cook lead as captain?
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The Ashes legend began with a satirical obituary published in which UK newspaper?
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In the first Test of the 2002-03 series, England captain Nasser Hussein made one of the worst captaincy decisions of all time, infamously sending Australia in on a batsman's paradise. What was Australia's score at stumps on day one?
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What is the group of touring fans who use flags, banners, songs and chants to support the England team called?
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In which of these places was the original Ashes urn presented to England captain Ivo Bligh?
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Who did Shane Warne dismiss with the 1993 'Ball of the Century'?
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In 1951, Jim Laker took 19-90, the best ever bowling figures in a Test match. Who took the final wicket of the match?
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In the fourth Test of the 2005 series, Australian captain Ricky Ponting was run out and complained to the media about the circumstances of his dismissal. What was he unhappy about?
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