The Ashes Cricket Series
Official international cricket matches, called Test Matches, are played between ten countries: South Africa, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, West Indies, New Zealand, Australia and England. The game is played outdoors on uncovered pitches and seasons are played during the driest months of the year in each specific country. A famous cricket series, and longest running competition titled The Ashes, is a significant rivalry between England and Australia.
Every other year, the hosting country of The Ashes changes and a replica of the original urn is presented to the winning captain of the Series.
The urn of Ashes is symbolic of the 1882 Series when Australia beat England on their home soil for the first time. Through the years the winning team changes between the countries as a result of various legendary players and competitive national resolve.
In recent years Aussie teams have dominated The Ashes matches. England has won the trophy only two times since the 1986/87 Series. Both of these wins were on English soil, but the 2010/11 Series returns to Australia from November 2010 to January 2011.
The Ashes Series begins with the First Test in Brisbane on 25 November 2010. The Aussies are hopeful that their winning record at home will continue in this contest.
Currently, the Australian cricket team has a losing streak of seven matches in all forms of the game. Going back to July this is the longest losing streak in more than twelve years. The contest with Sri Lanka was affected by rain, but the visiting young team dominated for the first time ever on Australian soil.
Recent sport legends have retired from the Aussie team, and no current team members have emerged to save them from a losing record.
Not only is the Aussie team losing matches, their game also seems to be losing interest with the fans.
In the Sri Lanka match an estimated ninety per cent of the crowd was noisy Sri Lankan fans. Varieties of excuses are blamed for the lack of attendance, but most consider the rain, the schedule and lack of talent on the Australian team. Hopes are resting on improving attendance during The Ashes Series when England comes to play.
Aussie captain Ricky Ponting, is considered to be an outstanding batsman and the team, which is currently ranked #5 with 4061 points, are hoping to have the home field advantage to win The Ashes trophy this year.
Playing in his seventh Ashes series and his fourth as captain, Ricky Ponting will be looking to the experienced Michael Clarke and the young Steve Smith to lead the way to victory.
The series began from English colonisation of Australia giving a cultural link between players in history, language and sporting values.
England's current team gives the visitors a chance to take the trophy back to England. They are off to a better start than the Aussies in 2010, but advantage goes to the hosting team. The anticipated Ashes series should be an entertaining competition between long-time rivals.
Every other year, the hosting country of The Ashes changes and a replica of the original urn is presented to the winning captain of the Series.
The urn of Ashes is symbolic of the 1882 Series when Australia beat England on their home soil for the first time. Through the years the winning team changes between the countries as a result of various legendary players and competitive national resolve.
In recent years Aussie teams have dominated The Ashes matches. England has won the trophy only two times since the 1986/87 Series. Both of these wins were on English soil, but the 2010/11 Series returns to Australia from November 2010 to January 2011.
The Ashes Series begins with the First Test in Brisbane on 25 November 2010. The Aussies are hopeful that their winning record at home will continue in this contest.
Currently, the Australian cricket team has a losing streak of seven matches in all forms of the game. Going back to July this is the longest losing streak in more than twelve years. The contest with Sri Lanka was affected by rain, but the visiting young team dominated for the first time ever on Australian soil.
Recent sport legends have retired from the Aussie team, and no current team members have emerged to save them from a losing record.
Not only is the Aussie team losing matches, their game also seems to be losing interest with the fans.
In the Sri Lanka match an estimated ninety per cent of the crowd was noisy Sri Lankan fans. Varieties of excuses are blamed for the lack of attendance, but most consider the rain, the schedule and lack of talent on the Australian team. Hopes are resting on improving attendance during The Ashes Series when England comes to play.
Aussie captain Ricky Ponting, is considered to be an outstanding batsman and the team, which is currently ranked #5 with 4061 points, are hoping to have the home field advantage to win The Ashes trophy this year.
Playing in his seventh Ashes series and his fourth as captain, Ricky Ponting will be looking to the experienced Michael Clarke and the young Steve Smith to lead the way to victory.
The series began from English colonisation of Australia giving a cultural link between players in history, language and sporting values.
England's current team gives the visitors a chance to take the trophy back to England. They are off to a better start than the Aussies in 2010, but advantage goes to the hosting team. The anticipated Ashes series should be an entertaining competition between long-time rivals.
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