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The Ashes 2001 (Australia in England)
Wed, February 28 2018
Mark Waugh sets world record for most catches: the aftermath
Mark Waugh broke the world record alright, but there was something more waiting for his teammates.
Sun, July 13 2014
Ashes 2001: Mark Butcher’s unbeaten 173 gives England victory at Headingley to avoid greenwash
On August 20, 2001, Mark Butcher blazed his way to an unbeaten 173, steering England to a rare victory against the Australians that summer. Adam Gilchrist termed it as one of the great Ashes innings and Michael Atherton said it was one of the best attacking innings he’d seen in 13 years as an England player. Karthik Parimal revisits that incredible knock.
Sun, August 24 2014
Ashes 2001: Mark Ramprakash steals a bit of Shane Warne’s thunder at the Oval
On August 25, 2001, Mark Ramprakash scored his second Test century after a decade in international cricket, on the same day Shane Warne reached a special personal milestone. Jaideep Vaidya takes you through the events.
Sat, August 23 2014
Ashes 2001: The beginning of the Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer romance at the top of the order
On August 23, 2001, Justin Langer replaced Michael Slater at the top of the Australian batting order, to partner Matthew Hayden for the first time. Jaideep Vaidya reflects on that historic day which saw the beginning of one of the most prolific opening pairings ever to be seen.
Fri, August 24 2018
Ashes 2001: A wounded Steve Waugh mauls England with an unbeaten 157 at The Oval
Many believed Steve Waugh’s Ashes were over after he tore his calf midway through the third Test. But the gritty character that he is, Waugh returned for the final fixture at The Oval.
Sun, November 15 2015
Ashes 2001: Alec Stewart, Andy Caddick rescue, Michael Slater, Matthew Hayden demolish England
The day England's last-wicket and Australia's first-wicket stands went on rampage.
Wed, July 02 2014
Ashes 2001: Australia win their seventh Test in a row and retain the urn
On August 4, 2001, Australia beat England at Trent Bridge to register their seventh Test victory in a row, a record back then, thereby retaining the Ashes in the process. Karthik Parimal goes back in time to remember the force Australia once was.