The Ashes 20 Cents
From humble beginnings in 1882, the Ashes has been regularly contested by Australia and England, becoming a celebrated highlight of the Test cricket calender. In 2010-11, the battle for the Ashes will be waged for the 66th time, the first match taking place in Brisbane from 25 November and the last in Sydney from 3 January. The legendary Don Bradman has made more runs that any other player in the history of the Ashes, making 974 runs in 1930. The "beggy green" of the all-time cricket great features on one stamp design on this commemorative cover, the Australian floral emblem on the other.
Series Results; -
1st Test 25 Nov - Brisbane (Gabba) = Drawn;
2nd Test 3 Dec - Adelaide (Oval) = England won (an Innings & 71 runs);
3rd Test 16 Dec - Perth (WACA) = Australia won (by 267 runs);
4th Test 26 Dec - Melbourne (MCG) = England won (an Innings & 157 runs);
5th Test 3 Jan - Sydney (SCG) = England won (an Innings & 83 runs).
England won the series 3-1
From humble beginnings in 1882, the Ashes has been regularly contested by Australia and England, becoming a celebrated highlight of the Test cricket calender. In 2010-11, the battle for the Ashes will be waged for the 66th time, the first match taking place in Brisbane from 25 November and the last in Sydney from 3 January. The legendary Don Bradman has made more runs that any other player in the history of the Ashes, making 974 runs in 1930. The "beggy green" of the all-time cricket great features on one stamp design on this commemorative cover, the Australian floral emblem on the other.Series Results; -
1st Test 25 Nov - Brisbane (Gabba) = Drawn;
2nd Test 3 Dec - Adelaide (Oval) = England won (an Innings & 71 runs);
3rd Test 16 Dec - Perth (WACA) = Australia won (by 267 runs);
4th Test 26 Dec - Melbourne (MCG) = England won (an Innings & 157 runs);
5th Test 3 Jan - Sydney (SCG) = England won (an Innings & 83 runs).