The Rivalry That Unites Australia

The Ball of the Century, 1993

Shane Warne admits he sees his famous 'Ball of the Century' delivery as a fluke.

Glorious Gilchrist, 2006

If there was ever a dispute about who the greatest wicket keeper/batsman of all-time is, Adam Gilchrist’s 57-ball century in Perth, 2006, ends all debate.

Waugh's Last Ball Century, 2003

In the 2003 Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Steve Waugh hits a century on the final ball of the day's play.

Spirit of Cricket, 2005

Brett Lee and Andrew Flintoff share their memories from the thrilling second Ashes Test at Edgbaston in 2005.

Warne's 700th Wicket, 2006

Moments like Warne’s 700th wicket can make the lead up to the Boxing Day Test Match feel like a lifetime.

For many, it's the most cherished moment in Australian history; when our bowling specialist gave his home town of Melbourne a Boxing Day to remember.

Amazing Adelaide, 2006

The second Test in Adelaide in 2006 set the scene for one of the most incredible Australian victories in Ashes history.

With a draw looking almost certain on the final day, Shane Warne led the Aussies to a remarkable win.

Hat-trick Birthday, 2010

Day one at the Brisbane 'Gabba' in 2010 has become etched in Ashes folklore after Peter Siddle took a hat-trick on his birthday.

Waugh's Ton of Pain, 2001

Former Australian team physiotherapist Errol Alcott and members of the team look back on the famous Ashes century Steve Waugh posted, after weeks of rehabilitation for a severe calf injury, during the fifth Ashes Test at the Oval in 2001.

Taylor and Mark Bat Through, 1989

Australian batsmen Mark Taylor and Geoff Marsh put on 329 for the opening wicket, batting through until just before lunch on day two in the fifth Test at Trent Bridge in 1989.

Botham Resurrects England, 1981

July 20 marks the 32nd anniversary of Ian Botham's 149 "not out" to guide England to victory in the third Ashes Test at Headingley in 1981.

Botham's Bullring, 1981

Botham’s Bullring, highlights the fourth Test at Edgbaston in 1981 where Ian Botham took 5-1 in 28 balls to guide England to victory. It features cricketers Botham, Rod Marsh, Allan Border and David Gower.