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[@truttzi]

Best ashes series i've ever seen. You really need to do ALL of the matches in this series!

[@gkkes]

I was a Channel 4 cameraman on this Ashes. It was one of the most exciting series. It is fantastic that the producer edited all these shots that we provide that seldom get into the main match coverage. Fantastic job..

[@priyanshusharma9669]

Wow

[@WaDarkPhoenix]

McGrath is probably the most consistent, accurate fast bowler to every walk onto a cricket pitch. Well worth a react.

[@veddyveddygood]

McGrath is up there but Curtly Ambrose holds that title.

[@anshumanabhishek5177]

Learn more about the legend Glenn McGrath... He was a maestro of seam bowling. No out of the box bowling, simple line and length, just some swing, and impeccable precision. He will bowl there where you are most uncomfortable and he won't change that pitch. Again and again.....that's the consistency in his accuracy he had. Arguably the greatest seam bowler the world has ever seen.....

[@azarealbheri6876]

Uncomfortable u mean

[@justjuice1264]

I also think he was the best seen bowler ever.

[@anshumanabhishek5177]

@@azarealbheri6876 yeah sorry🤣🤣

[@mannyk2755]

The last series was drawn, not won by England, hence Australia retained the urn.

[@celticchris]

There was an expression at this time " The only thing better than hitting an English wicket is hitting an English batsman". Thing have changed.

[@azarealbheri6876]

The introduction music and footage reminds me of band of brothers

[@beaufortdalpage186]

Great video. The series just got better and better and more and more intense. Can't wait for the following tests even if only one a week on CT. Keep up the good work guys!

[@tomweir58]

In 1932-33 test series which became known as the infamous bodyline series where the English bowlers targeted Australian batsmen (especially Sir Don Bradman ). It was a tactic where most of the fielders were placed on the leg side of the batsmen mainly in a ring close to the batsmen with a couple patrolling the leg side boundary. The bowler would then bowl targeted bouncers at the batsman's head and body making it difficult to score and with no helmets and pitches that were not as flat as they are now the batsmen were in serious danger. The tactic even had the Governments of both countries embroiled in a diplomatic war of words that actually had a deleterious effect on the relationship between the two countries.

[@Deuwl]

Let me tell you about the last great West Indian Side I saw. It had the following players 1.Desmond Haynes 2.Gordon Greenidge 3.Richie Richardson 4. Viv Richards 5.Brian Lara 6. Carl Hooper 7. Jeff Dujon 8. Malcolm Marshall 9. Patrick Patterson 10. Courtney Walsh 11. Curtly Ambrose. Man, back in the mid 80s through to early nineties this was my favourite team. Destructive batsmen that could smash you everywhere to another coming of the 4 horsemen. I once saw an Ambrose spell of 7-1 at the WACA. Eventually the figures were 7-25 but for a long part it was 7 wickets for 1 run!!! He was unplayable. He was so big the ball would be a bouncer if he pitched it at a good length. Basically each of his balls would get to chest high and there were pitched up so high it was extremely difficult to judge the bounce and speed and lateral movement of the ball. David Boon, who was at the time, the number 1 test batsman got destroyed by this monster. And there's Marshall too. Small in height but an excellent strategist who could move the ball either way. Their openers were the best openers I've seen apart from Hayden and Langer. This team playing that Australian team from late 90s - mid 2000s would've been great to see but my money would've been on the Windies. Viv used to walk out so slow and deliberate, wearing a fucking cap against fast bowling lol!! I've never seen anyone just come on the field and announce with body language that buddy this is my thing, your bowling on my field, that's my ball you're bowling, that's my field your walking on. When I hit you for 6, that's my sky you'll be looking at punk! The West Indies were every non Caribbean's 2nd favourite team. Oh, how we all wish for another revival of the mighty Windies but sadly the NBA is more attractive and more lucrative for young athletes in the Caribbean. One can only hope

[@userjim83]

It’s important to remember that Australia held the ashes for 18 years before this series and had not just beat England but destroyed them during that time... This was the first time England had built a side people thought could give them a real challenge and even so they were pretty big underdogs. Australia were juggernauts and bullies, England had to show they were tough and would stand up to them, as you can see they did that on the first day with the ball but then McGrath did what he does( which is dominate at lords) and England collapsed... Kevin Pietersen on debut showed he wasn’t haunted by the failures of the past and took it to the Aussies to restore some credibility atleast Ultimately in this first test Australia won fairly easily and left England needing to dig deep and regroup before the next test and not allow Australia to dominate them as usual It’s the first time I remember cricket being on both the back and the front pages of the newspapers as this series caught the nations attention and was on free to air TV... was the best summer ever IMO and without doubt the best cricket series that I’ve ever seen.

[@timspiers6225]

Then with McGrath going down injured before the Second Test the lack of depth in the Australian attack was exposed, Shane Warne excepted. This led to, as you say, the greatest Test series ever played.

[@nik.p7566]

I think the story of how ashes was won documentary is better than these highlights

[@mohitkhatri2203]

Shane Warne popularized or became the poster child for appealing while bending one knee. Favorite childhood bowler. Absolute great of the game. Glenn McGrath as well !

[@Harf_saifi]

U should do all of these

[@36ELRIC]

So glad you are doing this series. England v Australia is the oldest contest in cricket history and the Ashes is widely considered the most important test series of them all. 2005 was special ashes, both teams at the time were the best in the world but England hadn't won the ashes since 1987. There is debate but this is often considered the greatest Test series of all time it will always be for me. Keep watching the drama because It's only just begun

[@muzza1967]

When you say Australia is notorious for hitting batmans, you need to check your history, england started it with a tactic called bodyline in the 30's. Also Australian pitches bounce more than any other countries.

[@AB-te8pq]

Guys India Australia series is coming on December. Then you can see some of the best aggressive fast bowling on that series I hope but yeah you are right you will never see this kind of battle between bat and ball again.

[@jruz1738]

Keep em coming guys, I havent seen this footage before. Its a great Test series and Shane Warne always appealed like that.

[@ManojMohan107]

Please do watch the further matches of this particular Ashes series in 2005. You'll enjoy it for sure... With some great great surprises... #BestAshesSeries Thank you for doing this video mates....

[@cijodaniel2037]

Haha...thank you Gabe and Nick...Second one...Second test is the best....Waiting for next tuesday...

[@jaydeepsinhrana2220]

Can't wait for second episode

[@prashantvipani9172]

Yeah please do it.. this was ashes of the legends

[@harishoza7860]

Best Ashes series till now

[@flatoutt1]

you might like to check out one of the toughest ,"no prisoners" teams i've come across . (on a par with the toughness and skill ,or better than steve waugh's team when they were flogging everybody else ). and that was the "hockeyroos" when rechelle hawke was captain and rick charlesworth as coach . from 2000 sydney going back . they were fantastic to watch .

[@harshmehta3087]

loved this reaction..please complete the whole series

[@reeneljoseph]

Can't wait for y'all to react to the second and third episode!!

[@WaDarkPhoenix]

Guarantee this was recommended by someone from England haha. They always like to bring up 05 because it was the first time they'd won it in a decade and a half.

[@birchy8305]

Doubt they would have recommended the first test tho

[@WaDarkPhoenix]

Video goes longer, the boys just stopped it

[@TheZer0wned]

I mean it's generally considered one of the greatest test series of all time as well

[@azarealbheri6876]

Any cricket fan would recommend this

[@spazbog123]

In the shorter forms of the game it is much harder to pepper someone with bouncers due to rules. You can only go above shoulder height for 1 (T20) or 2 (ODI) balls in the over and umpires will call wides more freely for anything over the head.

[@grahamkelly520]

I repeat my comment from the other channel. Everything went Englands way. After his man of the match first test performance if McGrath had not freakishly trod on a ball in the warmup for the second test Australia would have been too good especially with Warne taking 40 wickets. Cheers

[@darwinnunez5793]

Greatest Test Series of all time.

[@teiborlangphawa9723]

Now you should react to the 2nd test of that series. Probably the best test match I've ever seen

[@tommyc23101986]

Only one player still playing cricket from this game Ian Bell playing his last game for Warwickshire County Cricket Club this week. It was 79 years eventually England won 4 years later I think to be edited if I am wrong.

[@skipper5568]

Seeing McGrath on the ground at the very end and knowing what’s coming next 😭😭. England’s record in test matches against McGrath was 4 wins, 4 draws, and 22 defeats.

[@bobbyboko6317]

This series converted lots of non cricket lovers it had everything , Cheers

[@lapalad]

The sound the ball makes when it hits the stumps is called the death rattle.

[@nepalyesterday]

Ashes are always thrilling ! Best Cricket as always

[@jiteshsinghgobari]

U guys got very good knowledge of cricket now

[@fahadamin8345]

Please reaction on 2nd Ashes 2005 test in Edgbaston. Waiting for that.

[@lawrencegillies]

Are you going to do the whole series? Its one of the best series of all time.

[@tatyatople8214]

Also go for 2011 ashes where Englanders danced after winning in Australia which included English fastbowler named Finn.

[@rameezrather5385]

u guys need to watch d whole documentary (somewhat titled as The greatest series of all time) on this series, that gives a whole picture of what it meant for the 2 teams.

[@qayaskhanbahar8960]

Good reaction video!

[@damodeste]

The two reasons that you don't see bouncers more regularly are one the new rules of two bouncers an over, as well as, there's too cricket matches. It's takes alot energy to bowl bouncers regularly and due the cricket schedule with test, odi and t20s fast bowlers are more reluctant to bowl it and risk injury

[@TheZer0wned]

DRS was first tested in 2008 and wasn't officially introduced in until 2009

[@shmick6079]

McGrath and Warne. Best bowling combination ever.

[@constitutionalistcitizenry8395]

Mr author ... gud on you Nick 👌

[@acswain6720]

Only way to win tests against Australia now a days is if somehow the opposing team can take Steven Smith out of the equation (injury, ban, corona, luck etc). Decoding his weakness in recent years (tests) has been a very frustrating pursuit for current bowlers around the world. You can't manipulate pitch conditions much, as it may kill your own batsmen more nullifying any such advantage.

[@deepmedsing9961]

Please react to Eden Gardens test match of 2001 between India and Australia... india won after getting a follow on

[@mradriankool]

Have you watched “the best over ever” the flintoff over it’s no over statement. Never been one like since.

[@CD-123]

This Australian team was feared as hell.....

[@lennymarsh1323]

Edgbaston 2005, best match ever.

[@ks20234]

Why don't you do the 2001 Kolkata test between India and Australia. Only 2nd time a team has won following on. It's highlights link is also available

[@kirtigupta9753]

Fanie De Villiers and Glenn McGrath had the best consistency in putting the ball on a good length.

[@GauravKumar-be9gs]

If glean megrath wasn't injured result would been 5-0, which actually happened in 2006 ashes

[@abhi65223]

Watched it........❤

[@ap.1360]

Please do react on ind vs bangladesh...bangladesh all out for 58

[@RockSolitude]

A lot of those nasty bouncers have really fell out of favour after Phillip Hughes was killed by one of them. Darryn Randall - a South African player - was also killed by a bouncer just a year earlier when it hit him on his head and killed him instantly.

[@kamleshkushwaha407]

I am trying to remember his name Hemisphere something but it is Harmison :D

[@arbabasukalsar4361]

EA Cricket 07 memories :)

[@subhanspeaks1247]

I really like ur videos

[@CricketforAmericans]

Thanks a bunch for the love.

[@supernovaleftover1812]

I'm now imagining the horror of a baseball umpire officiating a game of cricket. Conversely, a cricket umpire's approach could bring a certain civility to a game of baseball.

[@deepakgupta-ng2bb]

That egg came on the hand of JL😂😂

[@darwinnunez5793]

I hope you do all the tests reaction

[@stevenaveed7742]

England's Andrew flintof os doing show Top Gear

[@isheanesumanonge8893]

Australia didn't loose the series it was a draw that's how Australia retained the Ashes.

[@Zavstar]

1983 part 2 is awaited

[@stevenaveed7742]

2013 ashes was nightmare for england

[@Fricasso79]

You mean the 2013-14 ashes. England won the 2013 ashes 3-0. I kind of feel sorry for Ian Bell - he was player of the series in 2013, but nobody remembers that now.

[@36ELRIC]

Edgbaston has to be the greatest test match of all time

[@minitium885]

deja vu (‘◉⌓◉’)

[@reeneljoseph]

Deja Vu indeed 😂😂😂

[@NikhileshSurve7428]

Watch this Ashes documentary, *The story of the greatest Ashes series of all time - England vs Australia 2005* kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3SxoH6HdqeNe9U 8:15 😍 that sound is like music to my ears 8:38 I heard in some video McGrath explaining that Batsmen raise their Bats every time they score big like a Century, then McGrath & other AUS Bowlers one day decided they too will now raise the Ball every time they achieve a Bowling feat like McGrath there took his 500th Wicket & a 5 Wicket Haul. 15:33 Absolutely! Cricket needs aggressive Bowling. In limited overs especially Cricket administrators have made Bouncers rare by putting a limit of just 1 Bouncer per over (needs 2 at least imo). The obsession with big shots, big scores & 6s is really annoying.

[@muhammad.husnain6819]

Can you make a 3 wicket video on Pakistan vs England t20 series.

[@jaysonsamosa1384]

Wher is part 2

[@royalceaser]

when india will play , it will be like mirjapur

[@seanlynch1185]

More AFL please

[@stevenaveed7742]

Please reat to 2013 ashes series it's osm

[@kamleshkushwaha407]

2005 Ashes England vs Australia, 1st Test Australia won by 239 runs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005 Ashes England vs Australia, 2nd Test England won by 2 runs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2005 Ashes England vs Australia, 3rd Test Match drawn -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005 Ashes England vs Australia, 4th Test England won by 3 wickets -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005 Ashes England vs Australia, 5th Test Match drawn

[@DhananjayBansod-xe4ks]

😮

[@stevenaveed7742]

2013 ashes end 5 English batsmen career

[@dhruvalpatel8830]

Can plz react to the 1 t20 eng vs aus it is a good game

[@limehead3610]

England won the series because McGrath trod on the ball, twisted his ankle and was out for the next tests.

[@318harshit]

kagiso Rabada is a better bowler than ARCHER

[@khanexplorer228]

Reaction on my any vdeo