the Ashes
1 The first known reference to 'the ashes' was made where in 1882?
2 England set a record for the highest test innings (7 for 903) in the 1938 series. For how many years did it stand?
3 In 1948, in what would be his final test innings, Don Bradman could have secured an international batting average of 100 by scoring only four runs. How many did he score?
4 True or false? The original Ashes urn has been said to contain the remains of a woman's veil.
5 What did the controversial tactic called 'leg theory' come to be known as in the 1932-33 series?
6 In 1993, spinner Shane Warne's first ball in an Ashes series became known as the Ball of the Century when it claimed a valuable wicket. Who's?
7 Cricket aficionados dispute the legitimacy of the 1912 series because a third country competed, creating a 'triangular series'. Which country?
8 When England won the series in 2005, how many years had passed since their last Ashes victory?
9 Who has played the most Ashes tests for a) Australia and b) England?
10 Who said: 'I've not travelled 6,000 miles to make friends. I'm here to win the Ashes.'
Solution:
1 In an obituary notice in The Sporting Times, decrying the death of English cricket.
2 59
3 None. He was bowled second ball, giving him an average of 99.94.
4 True
5 Bodyline
6 England's Mike Gatting (bowled)
7 South Africa
8 18
9 a) Syd Gregory (52) b) Colin Cowdrey (43)
10 England's 'Bodyline' captain Douglas Jardine.
