Losing the 2005 Ashes awakened one of Australia's greatest cricket sides

The 2005 ashes were one of the most memorable test series ever, but losing that series pushed that Australian cricket team to new heights over the next 18 months. In this video, we look at what they did after those ashes and how it came to define them as one of the best ever cricket sides in history.
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[@Shad0w5carab]

Mental that Warne took his 600th wicket in that series at the age of 36 and reached 700 by the time he retired just a year and a half later. Rip King

[@TheIkaraCult]

the greatest

[@Foodie-Heaven]

Shane Warne was not only a bowler, he was a great Casanova as well, after retirement he made his part-time job full time' ie ; screwing Girls......On the night he died, due to the overdose of viagra having a threesome 😂😂😂😂 I am telling the truth !!!

[@Shad0w5carab]

@user-vk2wp4ot8h when?

[@mathewdeering]

Maybe. Except one's shit and one's not. Why are you even here?@user-vk2wp4ot8h

[@KingQubed]

@user-vk2wp4ot8h Shut your mouth and go back to mid table in the prem. Cricket forever

[@a-ray9131]

That first ball by Harmison PERFECTLY describes the series

[@mikespearwood3914]

Harmison bowled two first balls which summed up the resulting series: 2005: hits and hurts Langer; showed England were up for the fight 2006: wide to second slip; showed it was going to be a disaster for England.

[@TheBureauAsia]

I was at the Gabba that day, also happened to meet Gladstone Small 😆

[@trevorpom]

I remember laughing when it happened.

[@timothymcgarrigle8098]

I remember they did ball tracking comparisons between Harmison and McGrath's first over. One had fantastic grouping and consistency, the other looked like a kindergarten dot painting attempt.

[@arjunarora1072]

And then Starc dismantled Burns' stumps at the Gabba for the Aussie juggernaut to roll on 4-0 years later.

[@dante666jt]

Rudy's slow finger of doom is criminally underrated. It's like your fate sealed.

[@teddyangel6778]

My grandpa knew him quite well they were good friends and he was quite a character apparently. If he put up his right hand - it was your out and I know you’re out. If it was his left, “I think you’re out, but you’re out anyways”! . Absolute gold.

[@shubhamyadav8484]

He looked like some WWE champion to me.

[@jshaers96]

I think he copied it from another umpire called Roy Palmer. I remember him doing something similar.

[@Jazzanaught]

They practically had to fast track the DRS system because of umpires like him and Bucknor were just getting too old and making terrible decisions every game.

[@DennisNkosanaMpofu]

I am Zimbabwean but this Australian team made me to fall in love with cricket

[@navadeepsarmah9448]

But the fact is that they are the biggest cheater in cricket history. Still remember the SCG test 2008 vs INDIA how they won that match with the help of umpires. After that match I never have a any respect for this cheater team. They may be a very strong team but they can't be a good team never

[@mytwosense9135]

​@@navadeepsarmah9448😂😂😂😂😂

[@prithvirajsrinivasan1077]

@@navadeepsarmah9448 A strong team is automatically good so I don't think the sentence makes any sense. But now look. They came and smashed India in their own turf in front of the most partial crowd in history. Tells a lot about them no matter the black spots they took.

[@TheIkaraCult]

This is why 2005 was so special in England, the quality of that Aussie side was incredible. We used to haaaate Ponting but man what an amazing player and leader. And nothing more needs saying about Warnie. We only wish he was English, the greatest

[@jackpendleton1628]

Shame England cheated in the series. Kind of sours it for you doesn't it?

[@mytwosense9135]

​@jackpendleton1628 They don't talk about that mate. The English have never done anything wrong in the world of cricket.

[@TheIkaraCult]

@@jackpendleton1628 youre talking about Gary Pratt arent you? It's one thing Stuart Broad being a pantomime villain for Aussies but Gary Pratt... Good Lord, seek help!

[@jackpendleton1628]

@@TheIkaraCult No I'm talking about Martin Trescothick who admitted that the English players as a group developed a system to ball tamper. The English players from that series have admitted to cheating. If you deny this you need to seek help.

[@beefcake502]

@@TheIkaraCultyour knowledge of the game is poor

[@Tonmoys31]

Ponting and Co were the most scariest team ever to grace this game. They would always find a way to come through even in the most direst of situations. I was glad and fortunate enough to see them dominate both the ODI and Test format for a decade.

[@aranighosh3945]

I'd argue Steve Waugh and Co were a more dominant test team.

[@aakasharya6918]

They still are somehow 😅

[@ashwinsubramaniyan8349]

The most scariest team is the old west Indian team.. They were monsters.

[@aniket385]

@@ashwinsubramaniyan8349 Ya but it was a All Pace attack , Australia had warne

[@sylonisharma4660]

@@aniket385Warne was good but I am sure Viv could have handled him.

[@jeremyangelo9852]

I still remember sitting in front of the tv watching Amazing Adelaide unfold... it was honestly one of the most amazing tests i'd ever watched. Neither side looked ahead until the final day... that last session alone... Pure entertainment... The scream from Hussey after that final run was made just encapsulates just how much hard work was put into that...

[@RARDingo]

'98-'08 The best years of Australian Cricket.

[@SiddharthaRoy914]

2009, because Ponting won Champions Trophy in that year

[@rrao7963]

2015 starc won the world cup 2023 history repeats Cummings winning the cup

[@peterparker9954]

Didn't Australia get destroyed by South Africa in Australia in tests in 2008 ?

[@rrao7963]

Peter your poms didn't deserve the world cup cheated to win

[@navadeepsarmah9448]

But the fact is that they are the biggest cheater in cricket history. Still remember the SCG test 2008 vs INDIA how they won that match with the help of umpires. After that match I never have a any respect for this cheater team. They may be a very strong team but they can't be a good team never

[@anuj18]

Man, 'THAT' australian era of cricket still scares me as an Indian Cricket fan. Machine. Robots. As you said...Legends!

[@sunilpokhrel8904]

When will india become dominant like Aussies

[@amoghvastrad3352]

Robots ke bacche WC phir se Jeet Gaya. 😢

[@NishantSingh-yo3gb]

Bhai uss time ham log sochte the inko kaise harayenge

[@philipchilli6405]

I still get teary watching those scenes in 06/07 of Warne getting his 700th, and Langer and Hayden hugging for the final time. Epic video. Great work mate.

[@jaydenross7642]

Symmos first 100 with hayden batting with him one of the best moments

[@SuperHamlet666]

Watching this whilst waiting for day 5 of the second test to start. The hype is real!

[@RatnanshuOstwal]

​@@Nothing-kr5hnBro 6 wickets in 1 over 2-0 🙂

[@SuperHamlet666]

@@Nothing-kr5hn Looks like aus are doing a classic panic choke

[@6ixandout]

What a 5th day! It had everything!

[@varunjoel3281]

Great video mate! As a cricket fan in India who grew up watching and playing cricket in the 00's, this team surely was legendary. My mother still supports the Aussies no matter who they're playing! McGrath, Warne, Hayden, Langer, Ponting and Lee could walk into any world XI, but they played for the same team at the same time. What a show they put on!

[@pasandesilva2295]

A fantastic trip down memory lane... I HATED this legendary Aussie team because 1) They defeated us in the 2007 WC final, and 2) Murali was my idol back then-the silly kid I was envied how talented, as well as elegant the Aussies were. After 16 years, I know I was privileged to witness such a vintage level of cricket, and I wholeheartedly admire the Aussie team's greatness. Thank you for the very well-done video mate! Wishing you nothing but success in your upcoming content...

[@ardhern1392]

Beautifully narrated and the script was very well matched with the dramatic scenes of the duology that was the 2005 and 2006/7 Ashes. I remember it to this day so vividly. I'm not a superstitious person, but I did believe that England's luck had run out in Edgbaston on that fateful day, with two runs separating victory from agonizing defeat. As dramatic as it is to say, I'm glad to have been able to witness an Australian side that was so dominant that their legend still strikes fear into the hearts of every nation who followed the sport at the time. That said, I want the current gen to do something magical, and they have the tools for it. An aging side that's looking to cement their own legacy after having years, across all formats of ups, downs and almost reaching the greatness their predecessors accomplished. Winning it in England is one thing to do just that. However, if I may be blunt, there's only one thing I want to see and it is a 5-0 fuck off result.

[@orkoprobhobhaduri7344]

😂😅😆😁 well, they recently won the iconic wtc against india and are very close to do something they should have done in 2019. Hoping for a series win 1st

[@harshrai1056]

Ur channel deserves so much more appreciation.

[@shoaibkhairmuhammad9695]

It does not get appreciated because cricket is dying on other nations expect asian nations

[@eurekaforbes8333]

It's true

[@Dobuan75]

Warnie and McGrath would have crushed Bazball.

[@wofyess3004]

Hussey was so amazing in test cricket considering how long he had to wait, just came straight in and flourished and time after time saved or added to AUS

[@JohnnyDogs1978]

I'm Australian, i hate the pommy teams only behind NSW league side, but 2005 was the best cricket I've ever seen. Every day I'd get 1 1/2 hours of sleep, off to work and do it again. I didn't miss a minute, the missus kicked me downstairs after the first test. I still think of that series, the heartbreak of edgebaston, warnies 40, Flintoff firing them down. Just awesome

[@XaviRonaldo0]

The sheer competition to even make Sheffield Shield cricket in Australia was just immense. This is what made Australia so successful. Only 6 first class teams for at the time the nation's most popular sport. This meant that anybody playing Sheffield Shield was the cream of the crop. Guys like Simon Katich and Michael Hussey were beating down the door of the test team and when they finally got their chances they took it with both hands.

[@mohammedyusufal-hindi]

That Australian team reminded me of AC Milan from 2003 to 2007. Everyone in the starting 11 were legends

[@navadeepsarmah9448]

But the fact is that they are the biggest cheater in cricket history. Still remember the SCG test 2008 vs INDIA how they won that match with the help of umpires. After that match I never have a any respect for this cheater team. They may be a very strong team but they can't be a good team never

[@tsimpson318]

They were more dominant than Milan though. Milan didn’t win their domestic league in that time I believe, might be wrong though

[@mohammedyusufal-hindi]

@@tsimpson318 between 2002-03 and 2007-08 seasons, Milan won: 1 x Serie A 1 x Copa Italia 1 x Supercoppa Italiana 2 x Champions Leagues 2 x Super Cups 1 x Club World Cup

[@relevantbrother8964]

​@@mohammedyusufal-hindidon't compare club football to an international team. These are guys playing for their country in a sport built around the national team not the tribalism of a club soccer team.

[@hughjackson218]

Thoroughly enjoyed this mate! Very nostalgic. What a magical era of cricket that was.

[@joshinaround9551]

06/07 Ashes solidified my love of test cricket. An Australian team full of legends taking back what was rightfully theirs. Incredible nostalgia. Cricket was never better.

[@williamjones710]

Fantastic video mate, I was a 10 year old cricket fan during the 2005 ashes which was amazing - 18 months later I would wake up with my dad in the early hours to watch the 06/07 series, I’d fall asleep on the couch and wake up to my dad saying “you don’t want to know the score”, I live in Sydney these days but not much has changed when it comes to the ashes down under!

[@sparky_wav]

Tough seeing Warnie and Roy @9:15 RIP boys

[@HelloMyNamesNino]

Ricky Ponting. He was and still is my favourite batsman, but he’s proven himself to be an astute commentator too. It’s a pleasure listening to his shrewd viewpoints on the game, much like listening to Warnie.

[@rebellion6331]

Man that Australian team was absolutely insane. Even when they were 9 down they'd find a way to win.

[@shalompatole5710]

As the Kiwis found out in 2003 WC. LOL. Poor Shane Bond.

[@danielmay5337]

I was at Sydney for Warney's last test. It was all special! We'll never forget him

[@corriedebeer799]

I still cannot believe Shane is dead. Just seems like yesterday he was doing IPL commentary and you marveled at how skinny he looked.

[@rrao7963]

A void which can never be filled

[@jerrywilson5669]

That team and that ashes series... just unforgettable 🔥

[@papamurrth1]

I was 12 in England when we beat Australia in 2005. I think what was so monumental to us about it was that we knew just how legendary and formible a side they were. That series got me hooked on cricket, but what I will always remember is just insane Shane Warne was. He was on another level. And Glenn, best bowler in the world at that point, so consistent. Ponting was top 3 batsman of that era with some stiff competition, and he was a fantastic captain. The team was stacked top to bottom, Brett Lee was the fastest bowler I'd ever seen, and Gilchrist was simply sublime to watch. Our England side had generational talent, but were the underdogs to that Aussie side. Thanks for the video, this was a trip down memory lane. I also haven't seen too much of the highlights of the 06/07 since cos of the the fact we lost 😂 But man, what a side that was. RIP Shane, you're a legend.

[@Celtic-jr9cn]

This is the first ever cricket I watched. From a guy who thought cricket was rubbish it changed my mind big time. I was gutted Australia lost at the end but it began my love affair with the Aussie national cricket team that is still burning bright today. A hate the English in any sport. It’s bred into us Scottish. Respect young man your channel is amazing. ✌️

[@LJW55]

Top to bottom... LEGENDS..! and I have been fortunate enough to watch on tele or be there at the ground to witness it all...

[@harshdeepk9]

Amazing delivery, felt like a breeez of fresh air. Thankyou !!

[@SwissMaestro-cq3fn]

Love how you put this together, brought back so many memories

[@sambowles9746]

Great video! This was such a golden era for Australian cricket. So many unforgettable moments. Harmison’s opening delivery in Brisbane. Warnie’s 3rd innings performance in Adelaide to make the 4th innings chase down possible. Gilly going berserk in Perth. Warnie taking wicket 700 at the MCG. So many legends retiring on the back of a 5-0 drubbing of their making. This was an even better series than when Mitchell Johnson was absolutely terrorizing the (mostly) next generation of Pommies.

[@Jake-jf1bg]

Brang a tear to my eye... Great vid brother x

[@subhasishsingh7860]

"Australia lost" - big breaking news those days (1999-2007) 🔥

[@louquay]

That 2006/07 series will forever hold a special place in my heart

[@SuperDibbya]

That commentary gave me warmth, nostalgia and made me feel proud and sad all at the same time. Truly a spectacular team top to bottom and such a squad may never come again in cricket but who knows what the future holds.

[@stephannandadasa1954]

A superb channel, quality content conveyed in an engaging manner. Most of all, allowing me to relive some of those priceless memories of my childhood as I grew to love the game. Thank you.

[@6ixandout]

My pleasure! :)

[@ranganathanv5365]

Very well compiled and articulated -hats off

[@101095Sam]

Great content! A team that often gets forgotten but one whose record is hard to forget

[@DrShivPOV]

Never heard much about this redemption arc of Aussies post 2005 disappointment. Truly the best team!

[@aniket385]

They lost 2009 Ashes at Home , the Last team to lose it at home

[@TheChaosHumalien]

Bruv, I'm so happy that I stopped by to watch this video, and got to know of your channel. Love it mate! Keep up the good work! Big ups from Sri Lanka, Aussies have always been my favorite and No.1 Cricket team. 🖤💜️

[@akhtaruzzamanjoy8524]

subscribed! Keep it up good work brother. Nice editing and amazing story telling. Got emotional when seeing Warne's 700 wicket celebration. RIP Warnie.... True champion of the game.

[@V99899]

This video was a trip down memory lane to my childhood. Thanks mate, keep it up.

[@Robrulz666icloud]

SIMMO, AND WARNIE, RIP 🪦🪦 LEGENDS ❤️

[@Jjjjjjjjjjjjjjj000]

Good on you, encapsulated the cricket nostalgia of my childhood. Cheers

[@tetrisking92]

Great video mate! Brings back some awesome memories 😊

[@jaikumarjadhav6575]

Australia are closer to winning in England than England are to winning in Australia. No match.

[@michaelbates2575]

Yep 2/nil I can smell another 5/nil

[@Josuke217]

@@michaelbates2575 hope it's a 5-0 would be so embarassing for England

[@md.shabibalmamun7033]

They lost the 2005 Ashes by the barest of margins and yet the media bashed them, which shows the weight of expectations on the Aussie players at that time.

[@Mr_M_History]

Awesome channel! You're on the verge of blowing up!

[@Jokerstic]

Your content is giving me good memories

[@Muffin_Masher]

Made me a bit teary seeing Shane riding Roy now that they are both no longer with us :( I reckon Roy would have to be the best all rounder to have played the game, and he would have been in the team for his fielding alone even if he couldn't bat or bowl :P

[@Jimmyc6969]

Fantastic video mate! Top quality and extremely well said

[@Aldo00Scuba1]

Great video mate, really enjoyed it

[@stoljc05]

Another great video. Channel is severely underrated mate. Keep up the good work

[@kingblaze2274]

Excellent video mate! so well written and spoken! Big growth for the channel is coming 🙌🏼

[@dockerdave]

I was living in London in 2005 and that series was the best I've seen. I got to the first test at Lord's to watch us win, and it looked like business as usual. Then McGrath injured himself before the second test....

[@srajeshtuladhar2416]

2005 Ashes documentary is mostly from an England perspective. This is a welcome Australian addition to that piece of history!

[@amoghvastrad3352]

Ashes kept test cricket Alive. My Personal Favourite match Headingley 2019 Ben Stokes Heist.( I am new Fan started watching cricket after 2010s.)

[@SharnavBanik]

Love your narrative style and choice of topics. Got hooked. On a binge watching journey now...

[@SavioShetty]

Loved this. Thank you.

[@mattwarwick8135]

Tremendous vid, my friend! I was at the GABBA for that first Test and I fondly describe Harmisons opening ball as the turning point in the series!

[@patrickslingo1811]

Great video dude. That 06/7 series was the first I watched as a kid and that team is easily the greatest of all time imo

[@harryballs112]

This was a great vid mate , me and my missus loved it thanks

[@Alm0stFam0us]

I was a big big fan of this Australian side ever since Steve N Waugh took captaincy. The most formidable side that dominated the game of cricket for 20 years and was more dominating the WI. Being an indian i always cherish the kolkata test though but Aus were invincible. I remember Chris Cairns saying aus wud still win even if his mother be the captain. Yup that was Australia. Right from Gilly to McCgrath all were match winners❤❤❤❤

[@chinmaysharma]

Great content mate ❤❤

[@chopzmasta07]

The greatest cricket side ever. That team right there. We won't see a team like that ever again.

[@JJJ123454]

Good video; loved the doco style re-tell 😊

[@rakkeez]

Great content, keep up the good work!!

[@ardan5]

This was great. Thank you

[@nate3256]

Great video, great commentary

[@santimkankaria]

Nicely done mate. Nice and crisp !

[@MEERZR]

Loved the vid lad🤍,keep em coming

[@quayinlock]

Dope video, the glory days! Another good win today boys. Good effort by Stokes but you can't fight off that winning Aussie spirit 👌

[@brerobsym]

Wonderful video, but also saddening. Warne and Symonds both gone way too young. Vale and RIP to you both. ❤

[@EweTubio]

Great narrative Mate ThankYou

[@lionspremiers08]

Top notch vids mate.

[@Sickdude420]

Bloody emotional seeing Warnie 😢

[@MrTreylor]

What a video and what a team!

[@darrenjhodgey4734]

Brilliant video and loved it. Keep it up mate , you do a great job buddy

[@nagaprudhvipanguluri4260]

Bro i love the way you are pacing your videos. Brilliant narration, just love it.

[@mrnimbus730]

Great video!

[@yeet1623]

loved this video man

[@RAH1479]

Hey great vid!! Awesome work 👍 Love my cricket!! Go the Aussies !!

[@JAKEBB]

Awesome stuff mate keep it up

[@fitonation]

Loved your narration and way of story telling ❤

[@ZainKhan-ou3jb]

Awesome Video. And what a Legendary team that was 🦘

[@Richardroser123]

Such a great channel - look forward to you making a new one about the WC23 campaign!

[@user-uw6or4oh4i]

Great narration on top of great research. Good job mate

[@aidansmith1354]

Great video. Well done 👍🏻

[@nitstyles13]

Australian cricket team under Ponting used to give me nightmares as a kid. Looking back, I'm glad that I got to grow up watching these legends play.

[@Messiology10]

Great vid mate.

[@raghavgupta7715]

Amazing video dude. Keep it up

[@Altiar253]

Have to agree with this video..i remember watching the entire series.. and it was a good old fashion ass kicking..

[@SB-od9sl]

Awesome video.. loved the presentation

[@vijaykumarwali7509]

Discovered six and out by accident. Fell in love with your content🙏

[@notshardulrawat]

Great video Nice storytelling and great pacing Couldn't tell when the 12 minutes had passed

[@joshbrown2657]

Was an absolute demolition. There were times when England played well and were in games but we had a brilliant team full of once in a generation players. Your channel is awesome btw dude 🙏