How much do you know about the Ashes?

The clock is ticking down to the start of the 2017/18 Ashes, so now is the ideal time to test your knowledge if cricket's most famous rivalry.

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On Oct 25, 2017
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The all-time leading Ashes wicket-taker is an Australian - but which one?

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And who is the leading English wicket-taker in Ashes Tests?

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Was Don Bradman's Ashes batting average better or worse than his overall average of 99.94?

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Australia spinner Ashton Agar was memorably involved in a 10th-wicket stand of 163 on his Test debut at Trent Bridge in 2013. Who was his batting partner?

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Who was the leading run-scorer in the 2015 Ashes?

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Who was the leading wicket-taker in the 2015 Ashes?

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How tall is the Ashes urn?

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Steve Harmison famously opened the 2006-7 Ashes series with a wide that was taken by Andrew Flintoff at second slip. Who was the batsman?

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Before England's famous victory in 2005, how many consecutive Ashes series had Australia won?

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Since 1900, only one player has been involved in eight Ashes series wins. Who was he?

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Shane Warne bowled what became known as the Ball of the Century with his first delivery in Ashes cricket. Who was the batsman it dismissed?

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Which Strictly Come Dancing contestant scored more fifties in Ashes Tests?

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Which Strictly Come Dancing contestant was out for a duck more times in Ashes Tests?

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Who was the last wicket to fall when England beat Australia by two wickets at Edgbaston in 2005?

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When was the first official Test match between Australia and England played?

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Which venue will be the first to host a day-night Ashes Test this winter?

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