Historical Events tagged with "ashes"

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Australia Achieves Historic Ashes Whitewash

March 1st, 1921 104 years ago

The Australian cricket team, captained by Warwick Armstrong, completed a remarkable whitewash of England in the Ashes series, marking a significant achievement in cricket history. The series, held in Australia, concluded with Australia winning all five Tests decisively, showcasing their dominance in the sport at the time. Armstrong's leadership was pivotal, as the team displayed exceptional skill and resilience against the English side, securing their place in cricket lore.

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