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The Ashes 2005 (Australia in England)
Fri, July 04 2014
Ashes 2005: England clinch nervy win at Trent Bridge to take a 2-1 lead
On August 28, 2005, England clinched a thrilling victory in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge to take a 2-1 lead with one game to go. The Ashes 2005 witnessed a few heart-stoppers as Test cricket came alive during the oldest rivalry. The formidable Australians were up against an inspired England side. Nishad Pai Vaidya recounts those exciting moments on the final day at Trent Bridge.
Mon, August 25 2014
Ashes 2005: Ricky Ponting’s 156 helps Australia secure a nail-biting draw
On August 15, 2005, Ricky Ponting waged a lone battle for Australia and played a lion’s share in a nail-biting draw which ensured that the series remained at 1-1. Ponting led the dogged resistance but fell with four overs to go. Yet, he had done enough to save Australia from going down in the series. Sarang Bhalerao revisits Ponting’s epic 156.
Wed, August 14 2013
Ashes 2005: Brett Lee and Andrew Flintoff reminisce about thriller Edgbaston Test
A video uploaded by Cricket Australia on their YouTube channel showing former cricketers Brett Lee of Australia and Andrew Flintoff of England share their memories from the thrilling second Ashes Test at Edgbaston in 2005. Brett Lee, bat in hand, is crouching on the ground, face down. His partner, Michael Kasprowicz, is squatted in the...
Sat, August 23 2014
Ashes 2005: Shane Warne rekindles romance with Manchester by taking 600th Test wicket
On August 11, 2005, Shane Warne became the first bowler in the history of the sport to take 600 wickets in Test matches in the third Test of the Ashes at Manchester. Jaideep Vaidya goes through the happenings of the day.
Sat, August 10 2013
Steve Harmison relives Ashes memories
Former England pacer Steve Harmison attended Day One of the fourth Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Chester-le-Street on Friday. Harmison recalled moments of the 2005 ashes series win and said that the team enjoyed each other’s success and was led by a captain who knew how to get the best out of...
Sat, August 23 2014
Ashes 2005: Brett Lee-Michael Kasprowicz epic last wicket stand ends 3 runs short of sensational victory
On August 7, 2005, England pipped Australia by two runs at Edgbaston in what was arguably the greatest Test match ever played. Jaideep Vaidya narrates the story of three and a half days of pulsating cricketing in which the result was decided by a spectacular all-round display by Andrew Flintoff and an umpiring call.