The story of the greatest Ashes series of all time - England vs Australia 2005 - RIP SHANE WARNE

This is the story of the greatest Ashes series of all time - the 2005 Ashes in England which were eventually won by England 2-1, the first time since 1987 that England had won the Ashes.
In March, Australia's captain, Ricky Ponting, said that this Ashes series would be the closest since Australia's dominance began in 1989. Since 1989, when Australia started their winning Ashes streak, England had only come within one match of the title once, in 1997: Australia were the pre-eminent side in the world, whilst England had dropped from being the top-rated in 1981 to sixth for much of the Nineties. They reached a low point in 1999 with a series loss to New Zealand leaving them bottom of the unofficial Wisden Cricketers' Almanack rankings. However, since the previous series in 2002--03, England had improved on their fifth place in the official rankings, and were second before this series. Australia were still top-ranked, but England had won 14 and drawn three of their 18 previous Test matches since March 2004, and had won six successive series. Nonetheless, before the First Test some Australians, including fast bowler Glenn McGrath, were suggesting that a 5--0 win in the series for Australia was a serious possibility.
The BBC reported on the day after the series that it was "hailed as the most thrilling series ever". Individual matches were very closely fought, with one match decided by a two-run margin, one match drawn with only one wicket remaining, and one match won by three wickets. The outcome of the contest was not decided until the very last day of the series.
Australia won the first Test comfortably, but the Second Test saw England level the series with a two-run victory, the narrowest win in Ashes history. The third Test ended in a draw (with England one wicket away from a win), and England won the fourth Test in Nottingham (Trent Bridge) by three wickets, losing seven men in a chase of 129, after England enforced the follow on after gaining a lead of 259 on first innings.
The fifth and final Test started on 8 September at the Oval in London. It entered its final day with England batting in their second innings, 40 runs ahead with nine wickets in hand. Australia needed a win to force a 2--2 series draw and retain the Ashes; any other result would give the Ashes to England and end 16 years and eight series of Australian dominance. After a day of fluctuating fortunes, England established a lead of 341 after Kevin Pietersen's maiden century, and Australia batted for one over before the teams went off for bad light, the stumps were pulled out of the ground, and the match was declared a draw to ensure the return of the Ashes to England.

[@TonyStark-ir2vk]

#RIPShaneWarne... 😭

[@platypus4427]

It speaks to his brilliance that at 21:14 they introduce him with his ball of the century. There had never been anything like him before in cricket, and there will unlikely ever be one quite like him again. RIP to the King

[@JimChap]

The best ever in my opinion. What a character, destroyed my kiwi boys many many times but bless him. What a damn shame.

[@mrkipling2201]

I’m gutted. Such a shock to hear that terrible news. There’s a reason why he’s one of the best 5 cricket players there’s ever been. The greats sometimes go far too young. RIP legend. You’ll be greatly missed.

[@JimChap]

​@M Ah, one of those "my sport's more popular than your sport" assholes... I enjoy my particular sports because I personally find them compelling - not based on how many other people agree with me. I don't need that kind of assurance because i'm not an insecure little bitch...xxxxx.

[@platypus4427]

@M If soccer was as great as you constantly bang on it is, you wouldn't need to be commenting this under other sports vids for years now lmfao loser

[@lapalad]

I'm an Aussie and I have never volunteered so much to feed my baby son in the early hours of the Australian mornings when the tests were being played, my wife couldn't understand why but loved it.

[@lapalad]

+pix046 Not any more mate lol

[@AlisonBryen]

+poolehart 😂

[@abdulahad2778]

I've talk to you, please

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

Fair play! It was a fantastic series.

[@tonyska]

It was an amazing series.

[@oysterman250]

Stephen Fry: The true fan's feeling - "The reason your team is losing is because YOU'RE watching them!" - so true!!

[@truthoutmedia]

I've always loved this comment.. used it many times

[@michaelfarrow5817]

I'm the bad luck guy

[@glenaitken9581]

Did he call Geraint Jones Gareth??

[@JackSmith-hx8zh]

... and one day it'll be proven by science 😉.

[@tonygozina6033]

What an era that was for cricket, we will never see a series like this again. I remember 2005 summer was very hot in the UK, and after the days play we'd go and play cricket in the park.

[@Fed_Express]

It still hasn't sunk in for me here in London that Warnie is gone. Ah, it hurts like hell. I've been alive now for 3.5 decades and haven't seen such mourning for any player in the UK press, let alone an Aussi. He truly was bigger than life and we are mourning over this loss as if we lost one of our own. It's so hard to process the emotions of losing someone with the Aura of Warnie, someone who felt invincible and yet so humane when you talk to him. I hope you're having one hell of a party mate wherever you are. You'll be sorely missed not just in Australia but here in the UK, India, West Indies and South Africa as well. Hell, even my American friends heard about you through your exploits in Golf and were shocked. The only silver lining though is that you lived life on your terms and even though it was much too short, you did more in one lifetime than what anyone would do in 10. Everyone dies one day..but not everyone lives. You lived life, king size! Rest in peace, king! Gone too soon...💔💔💔💔💔

[@maddyb11]

What a comment. I'm Indian and this feels like a personal loss here to so many as well. Genius of a cricketer. One of his kind. And as so many of his eulogies put it, one hell of a man and a father as well. Go well Warnie. The world is poorer without you in it. And thank you kind sir for articulating our collective grief so beautifully.

[@Fed_Express]

@M And this has got *what* to do with Shane Warne?

[@Fed_Express]

@@maddyb11 Yes sir...the loss still feels real. His state funeral was aired live in the UK and millions tuned in to pay their respect to the great man. He was loved immensely in the UK and it'll take some time for everyone to get over this loss.

[@Balboa_Rocky]

@@Fed_Express Millions really? I heard cricket 🏏 is a dying sport in England. If it's really millions, good for the sport that so many are emotionally connected to it.

[@cricket023]

@@Balboa_RockyHe meant Millions in the world not alone the UK.

[@stevebrown1967]

That last day of the last Match, my daughter was born. her middle name is Ashleigh. Loved watching these highlights again

[@samkitjain5623]

Wow 😊👌👌

[@hades0572]

My dogs name was Gilly LOL and my sons middle name is Ashley :)

[@Bruh-ys3sx]

@@hades0572 gilly was a lathel destructive opener

[@surajkonnanath5569]

Wowwwww :)

[@upsidedahead]

I would've gone with Freddie

[@syedumaid1]

Though not from England nor from Australia, but for some reason, I watched this series with equal intent as any pom or ausie would. This series made me fall in love with Test cricket. It was a true exhibition of what Test cricket is all about.

[@blackbob3358]

Getting a love of test cricket is the key. Enjoy it all, Syed.

[@1362pc]

It as an exhibition of ball tampering....Murray Mints

[@bobdrooples]

​@@1362pcand the Aussies learned to use sand paper for the following decade.

[@FernandoNINETorres]

Simon Jones was the key in this series. Australia didn't need him. They were drained by the three quicks and then SJ comes on, bowling 90mph, swinging either way. He is unsung,

[@jonathandown5709]

FernandoNINETorres Such a shame he never played another test.

[@peterhardie4151]

FernandoNINETorres Hoggard too. He bowled a lot of overs at a miserly run rate allowing Jones and Flintoff to bowl shorter aggressive spells.

[@slothfromthegoonies8201]

Yes, he was definitely the most underrated player in this series.

[@purplespark8]

FernandoNINETorres I don't think he is unsung. Everybody knows his contribution

[@alikhan1752]

Not only him but Hoggard and Harminson were really good too and some times cause of their batting.

[@nathanwilliams1110]

At a time when test cricket was declining in popularity, a series like this was needed. Even if us Aussies lost it.

[@KARL78WORH]

It's why we love cricket do , Shane warne McGrath and flintoff what a series Same now bell is another class as is Johnson roll on this summer

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[@burtonweakley2525]

I've watched this probably 20 times since it was uploaded. I still remember this series so well. I'm a Saffa, I got off of school at 2, sprinted home and sat watching with my old man. For 2 months no one in our house could watch anything but this series. Each match was just phenomenal and the spirit of cricket was awesome in this series. It was proper old school cricket

[@rohitmaheshwari8266]

The reason I fell in love with Test Cricket for ever, this series made me realize why Test Cricket is basically life and why Colored Pajama cricket is just cartoon. Thanks for this, went down that nostalgia again

[@blackbob3358]

Must admit Rohit, i struggle with coloured clobber on a cricket pitch. Yet you, like me, love the game. May it always be so. Man, your team need 2 of the last ball. i can't handle it.

[@TheTsar1918]

Color Pajama cricket. You win, sir. That sums up my own opinion of T20, and I'm a Yank who has just discovered and fallen in love with the sport.

[@Morphysince94]

people who only excel at t20 are better than cricketers who prefer ipl/t20 over TEST MATCHES.

[@marufmujtahid7889]

Iconic "Ashes" ever!.....And commentary team was just phenomenal in those days of cricket....Richie Benaurd, Tony Greig, Mark Nicholas, Micheal Atherton & many more.....Just harmonious to listen to their voice!

[@kamrankhan-lj1ng]

mike atherton phenomenal? he was worse a commentator than a batsman.

[@jamesiyer4937]

@@kamrankhan-lj1ng To be fair he was a pretty good batsman.....

[@KishanPatel-hf6uq]

James Iyer yeah he was hampered by chronic back pain If not for that he would have averaged 40+

[@beyondnatural9155]

Drives me nuts to hear the commentators saying, “what he’s gotta do is….” Change the field, put another man there, gotta this gotta that” Men who know the game describe it, not carry on like a coach!

[@ViperSoprano]

As a neutral (NZer) and someone who follows and likes both the English and Aussie teams, this was the best test series ever. Super exciting games and the reinvigoration of test cricket.

[@t27crickettraining]

Couldn't agree more with that. I was lucky enough to be in the UK that year and I will never forget the theatre and drama throughout the series. AMAZING!

[@prafful_sahu]

2001 Ind vs Aus was far more epic👍👌

[@mohanlal-tw5lp]

@ViperSoprano don't know about other series , but to my memory it is really difficult to rival IND-AUS 2001 series. IND was virtually defeated and only mere formality remained when Laxman was promoted up the order..... that too against an ATG team with all its players playing.And the rest is history

[@abarag8]

@@White742 Being an Indian, I agree. Ashes is the pinnacle in Test cricket. I would love to watch an Ashes in Edgbaston or the Boxing Day Test!!

[@toeboe106]

Another name they should have put on that list of influential players for england through this series is Matthew Hoggard.More often than not it was he who knocked the top off the Aussie batting line-up.

[@t27crickettraining]

Ye he was a gun and under rated..

[@abhithedr1]

I am so glad you mentioned him. He is so underrated. That series he swung the ball like crazy.

[@jimelements7472]

He had Hayden in his pocket for the whole series

[@HarishTiwari1234]

I used to emulate his bowling action in backyard cricket

[@sebclement6253]

He could swing an orange...

[@dlennox1629]

Can't believe the master is gone. Rip SK Warne.....

[@danielj9851]

Came here during 2020 Corona lockdown. And boy, the opening lines. 😂

[@jandekker6008]

Couldn't quite believe my ears.

[@ardiusforce9537]

4 weeks later and this comment is still relevant XD

[@alpeshpatel9522]

2

[@lewishumble652]

HAHAAH me too

[@nanubalu4612]

Could not believe he said those opening lines and summed the situation as virus

[@rmkw4291]

14yo me did not know what was to expect in this wonderful series of cricket that followed. Nearly 15 years later at 31yo and I still love revisiting this now. Shame to hear one of the great players of that team has us to soon, RIP Warnie.

[@TheKiteless]

I just have to thank truthoutmedia for uploading this. I've been watching England cricket for 30 years, and the 2005 Ashes series was breathtaking. I watched every test live on TV and it was an extraordinary privilege. Now, thanks to this vid, I can re-live it again and again. Happy bloody days.

[@chriscross5617]

You could always tell when Flintoff was in the mood. His stance suddenly looked more like a lumberjack with an axe than a top-class test cricketer. He just said to himself "If it's in my half, it's going"

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Such a good way of describing it! Similar with his bowling. If he was in the mood he'd look at the batsmen with a look of a Debt collectors and the speeds would go up from 87 to 93

[@philg269]

Shane Warne said, it's a love hate relationship between England and Warne. He loves us, and we love to hate him. I can say on behalf of the barmy army and the rest of the cricketing world that we love Warne as well. A great cricketer, a great Australian, a great man

[@toker6664]

The English love him we see ourselves in him, we just hated how bloody good he was and wish we kept this particular convict here lol

[@LJW1912]

I loved him when he played for us (Hampshire)

[@johnlawrence2757]

All cricket lovers dig a bowler like Warne using his skill and his intelligence to conquer the world’s best batsmen. Like Jim Laker before him! What we don’t like is those thugs who use brute strength to try and overcome batsmen and end up causing serious injury. That’s not cricket, that’s crime!

[@hocuspocus1237]

I’m an aussie, and usually hate the poms. But the demolition job freddie flintoff did on us was like no other. How he could get the crowd moving and England rolling out of a bog, superstar.

[@glennoconnor1130]

You hate us yet direct descendants ha! Aussie logic, weird lot

[@richardvivian3665]

@@glennoconnor1130 I think he was referring to hating you on the cricket field, not off it.

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Always thought our Fred was criminally underrated. I mean how many number 5 or 6 batsmen/ allrounders are there now who are 6'4 and bowl swing and seam at 150, 152kph ? It was rare Fred dipped below 87/140.

[@ranushananayakkara9028]

People are saying that Hoggard & Jones were the unsung heroes of this series but really, the unsong hero of England is definitely the ball that tripped McGrath. That ball destroyed McGrath like no English batsman ever has.

[@graemestarkey7524]

Amazing how if England suffer injuries that's just part if the game. When the reverse happens it becomes an excuse .

[@357HFC]

No, the poor decision Australia made was to bowl with their No.1 Attack bowler not bowling. Great series all the same.

[@sensitivesystem420]

😂😂😂

[@jssidhoo]

Yes McGrath was one of the all time greats

[@hades0572]

@@soulsphere9242 100% agree, I always thought Ponting sucked as captain and it ultimately affected his game. Warne - the best captain we never had.

[@essarahoojo3357]

It was one of the finest ever closest contest of cricket history. I never saw such a high tensed and quality cricket ever

[@MrHiddleston110]

Its 14 years Since..!! Anyone here on MAY 2k19.

[@pawantripathi3640]

Here I am mate

[@ramsamac]

@@pawantripathi3640 Yup...

[@best_rate_delivery]

me

[@vipulvaibhav782]

i only know one ashes series. Cricket 2007. Memories still fresh in May'19.

[@ayushmanbhalla8737]

yo

[@mishadmorshedzubayer2354]

"There is no greater sport than test match cricket."❤

[@msserman07]

The ICC is more exciting I think

[@ATPMolloy1]

Arguable BUT only if the over rate is at 14-15.

[@scooters47]

Has to be ashes cricket

[@aranyaism]

@@scooters47 nah India vs Pakistan.

[@benhopkins4190]

Maximus3075 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kvreacts5]

As an Indian cricket fan, I'm afraid even I develop Ashes fever. One of the best test series of all time.

[@jbartlettcoys]

may shane warne and brett lee's heroics never be forgotten. i was a 12 year old englishman falling in love with cricket watching this series and i remember their sheer class pervading the entire series, as well as that of KP and fred. all legends of the game.

[@purplespark8]

What a great documentary and flashback. Love the expressions of the speakers. I personally think that Flintoff was the hero for England, and after that Pietersen, Strauss and then the bowlers. It's a shame that terms are so bad with Pietersen now. He should be treated as a hero

[@scsutton1]

I agree. It's this series and such innings like Adelaide 2006 and 2010, his century at Lord's against India in 2007 and winning the World T20 in 2010 amongst others that I want to remember Kevin Pietersen for, not his last 2 years in the sport.

[@t27crickettraining]

Brilliant comment. Who do you think will be the hero this time round?

[@homeone4054]

It's a shame all his best friends were on the teams England were playing against. Great player though.

[@alexroxhissox]

Simon Jones should stand and be counted in my opinion. He is inevitably left out of the equation due to injury. But without him I don't see us winning the series. There were a few flashpoints where each test could have gone either way and he took crucial wickets. Single most valuable player for England in my eyes, and criminally undersung.

[@stephenwright1476]

Every dog has it's day

[@tkwc2]

I am neither English nor Australian, and the 2005 Ashes was the first time I watched cricket, and luck should have it that it was one of the best, if not the best, series ever! I have been hooked to test match cricket ever since. Thanks for uploading!

[@matildagriffin6267]

The opening statements aged like fine wine

[@goodwood-rc4nx]

the fact this was the last ashes shown on terrestrial TV is why I think this series was and is so remembered

[@t0nz0rz]

Even though I'm Australian, this was the greatest series I have ever seen. God bless the Ashes.

[@MrMiD.Life.Crisis]

Depending on how old you are, did this series actually spark something in Australian cricket? Maybe excitement that there was an English side that could finally give you guys a game?

[@t0nz0rz]

@@MrMiD.Life.Crisis Not at all, I think it was just that we could be beaten. A contest, didn't matter which side it was at this time. I remember India 2001? I think being a great series too. I think the way that this series was played and won, I wish that 2007 Ashes wasn't such a stomping.

[@Habeeb-j6h]

9 yrs old cmt bro still useing the account?

[@rileyfrost5001]

Best series ever :) I'm an aussie and this is soo good!

[@markgrice8088]

the Aussies v England was and i hope will always be the best games, Lilley, Thompson, the Chappel brothers..top quality players, bravo sir!!

[@t27crickettraining]

Was epic 2005

[@nightbot3952]

hey sir, subscribed your channel can u subscribe me??¿¿

[@raggedyandy74]

Why is that we lost ?

[@prafful_sahu]

No 2001 Ind vs Aus was far more epic👍👌

[@jesstherobloxqueen5042]

I remember this was the first time my wifey ever watched cricket an bless her she sat wit me an watched every ball I then new she was a keeper as she was just as pumped as me during this series an god damn wot a test series it was fan bloody tastic

[@stevebrindle1724]

I am an Englishman who lived for 20yrs in India and although I loved this series and the England win, trust me, as far as whipping up enthusiasm and gripping the whole nation, the Ashes comes second best to an India vs Pakistan test series!

[@manuelfernando9729]

I remember watching this as a young Sri Lankan kid living in Melbourne at that time, every match went down to the wire and it could have gone either way....it was a roller coaster of emotions....But It was well and truly the best Cricket Series Ive ever watched

[@jonathantaylor2528]

Think after today's performance at Headingley.... Ben Stokes might change this Video Title for England once again. What a performance! 25/08/19 - England win by 1 Wicket.

[@evanroberts2771]

One swallow does not a summer make...

[@mrkipling2201]

Jonathan Taylor didn’t happen I’m afraid. Take Smith out of the equation and it would still be in the balance. Very equal sides apart from him.

[@pickle8233]

@@mrkipling2201 Take ben stokes out of this eng test side and its basically bangladesh

[@mrkipling2201]

@@pickle8233 Bangladesh certainly don’t have a bowler like Archer for example. They would love a pace bowler like that. Might make them a force in test cricket.

[@kanwarpreetsinghbrar5450]

@@pickle8233 thats salty comment how can you compare both teams

[@MatthewCaligari]

The greatest Ashes series of all time.

[@goverdhank]

Applaud the makers of this series. Hollywood thrillers are made to look grade b in front of this. But, highest quality is only 240p - does not do justice the effort that has gone in to putting this masterpiece together.. Humans always want to expand no matter what we get.. waiting for HD !

[@jayl9110]

I was 14 when this series was played. It was this series that ignited in me a fiery passion for English cricket that has never died down. Incredible series. Simply incredible.

[@BCO44]

cricket came home in 2005. Then Sky took it away again

[@eclectica1]

At least they brought it back for the World Cup final against NZ.

[@BCO44]

1919 ER used to be free to air, but you would rather pay for it? Madness

[@mrkipling2201]

Test cricket should be free to view. It was for years. That’s one of the things like open golf or the cup final that you shouldn’t have to pay to watch. And by test cricket I mean the home series in the summer. The away tours in the winter we only used to get highlights of anyway.

[@AlisonBryen]

Gosh I hate Sky's commentary with an absolute passion...it's so boring.

[@ringstarrproductions2084]

Test Cricket was at its peak and died after this series once Sky took over the Ashes

[@abrarrafat1471]

RingStaRR Productions i do not follow ...can u plz elaborate? what did you mean by sky ?

[@euanmcintyre4695]

Alex Rafat he meant Sky Sports

[@allanwhite3264]

You are a FW ,2006 Ashes was the best

[@SKVYoutubeChannel]

Who was there before sky sports

[@RBenjo21]

Sky have done a great job, it's just inaccessible. It's a real shame that none of the free networks want cricket any more. That's how "the Hundred" has come about - because the BBC, having won the rights for the new competition, don't want to be on the air for more than 3 hours so won't do T20.

[@joshisahabthegreat4036]

As a cricket fan.. I will never forget this series.. Literally never... Love from Nepal

[@reganhodge4568]

Absolutely loved this, was too young to watch this in 05 so great to see the highlights and how good it must have been. Thrilling

[@Stokie09123]

Watching Hoggard and Giles at Trent Bridge was one of the most nerve jangling things I've ever seen, the sheer ecstasy when Hoggard put away that Lee full toss was incredible.

[@vijay2421]

What a fantastic series between two brilliant teams played by amazing players. Enjoyed this video! Three Cheers to Ashes series

[@troystaunton254]

I remember watching all night when I was 17 and going to school and talking all day, nothing has captured me like that. Before or since. Perhaps the 2001 and 2006 state of origin series.

[@sparkymufcriley2544]

Thanks for uploading this documentary, I watched the whole series back in 2005 and it’s what got me interested in the game of cricket. The drama, agony, ecstasy, and overall emotion of it, was something I’d never experienced.

[@AlonsoRules]

Test Cricket is the only form of cricket to me. I do watch the occasional 50 over game, but Tests is where its at. Twenty20 is a joke.

[@hello981]

I agree completely, t20 is so much down to luck..

[@naothi]

Anthony Kernich The physical fitness as well as mental strength required over 5 days is the ultimate test. It'll always remain the true form of cricket.

[@markgrice8088]

bravo sir!!

[@AlonsoRules]

How about the last couple of days - West Indies beating England in England and Bangladesh beating Australia. Only Test Cricket can deliver stories like that.

[@kunalnagarkoti4409]

+Anthony “Kerphoventure” you will find twenty/20 a joke but don't worry man soon you will see a new format in world cricket that is TEN/10 CRICKET and you could also see TEN/10 WORLD CUP in future cricket of this sports a new joke will rewrite it's own history

[@TCF369]

Just watched this to get the hairs stand up on the neck for the current Ashes. I am an Aussie and as much as that hurt watching it. I must pay an humble credit. Freddy Flintoff was absolutely diabolical in that series. If 'perfect' was achievable he came as close as I have ever seen. Great man to boot. Ps - Peterson must look back at that footage be 'major or cringe city', reflecting on that hair decision.

[@johncodling9805]

@ 1:25:11 how good to see Ruth Strauss enjoying her husband Andrews heroics on the field. RIP Ruth.

[@mrkipling2201]

Well said.

[@gordonferrar7782]

Gilly was mesmerized by Flintoff getting the ball swinging away from the left hander. Beautiful.

[@shemrules535]

“New boy Kevin Pietersen” “New guy Michael Clarke”

[@kevwilko5665]

Such great memories of a wonderful English summer of cricket. Good Times.

[@t27crickettraining]

It sure was a great summer in 2005.

[@hts-2020]

Its so amazing. Can't help watching these games again and again!

[@vigneshsr33]

Kp held his nerve on such a debut game with McGrath, Gillespie, Lee, warne . That's champion stuff

[@jonfosterbeatles]

It sucks that even if we(the USA) had a stronger interest in cricket, if would take us 50 years to get even anywhere near good enough at the game to compete. I really enjoy the game but I have to stream the matches online because we don't get coverage here(much like Uk/Aussie don't ever see baseball). I usually root for Aus/England but not sure who I would root for in this Ashes series. Really cool sport.

[@rileyfrost5001]

Go For the Aussies in ashes, they always win to this day :)

[@jonfosterbeatles]

Being an avid baseball fan I always steered clear of watching cricket for some reason. Now after being into cricket for a few months I can safely say it is one of my top 3 sports. Truly is an amazing and addicting game to watch! I love NFL, Baseball,and Cricket. Tried so hard to like soccer but its just not for me.Favorite form of cricket is ODI but I am going to try and watch a test match soon.

[@deanpelton1481]

Crimson King I like T20 the most, its shorter and gets intense very quickly as each team only getting 1 innings with 20 overs. The Big Bash league in Australia is probably the best, the Indian Premier League is full of match fixing and scandals.

[@JeremyDezso]

Always nice to see an American take interest in Cricket. Cricket is an acquired taste that most people develop by playing the sport in addition to watching it, so its unusual to see an American like it. It's a pity. America - like England and Australia - are really good at identifying and cultivating sporting talent. If they had even moderate interest in the game, they would be really competitive. Your instincts are sound on your preference to watch Australia and England as they truly play Cricket the way it's meant to be played. Some other countries ... do not. :p

[@tobycox3428]

Good on you the only american not ignorant enough not notice cricket!

[@sourcescience]

I'll never forget this series. Great to see it.

[@amanpandey2210]

there was a triseries match being played between india and srilanka and instead of watching that match i was watching birmingham test last day play back in 2005 and i was only 12 then ,we as indians always love australian defeats

[@pix046]

Are you English?

[@animationparmar5607]

pix046 he's Indian

[@dannyscover8172]

Watching it just a month before an ashes series, giving me goosebums. I remember this was the 1st time I watched an ashes series, I was 11 then

[@gokulpadmalochan18]

Boy this series always inspires me and pumps me up when the chips are down. Always when I look at this series I get inspired a lot. God bless these cricketers 🙏🙏

[@t27crickettraining]

Do you have any other Ashes footage on your channel?

[@sabrinaramirez9501]

Test Cricket was at its peak and died after this series once Sky took over the Ashes

[@rohitraj3032]

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[@mid.life.crisis2955]

Do you watch Robs videos? (Robelinda) he has hundreds of classic videos. Hope you're good.

[@nihinduthesanhida467]

Truly the greatest ashes series ever played. It was filled with drama, excitement, exciting encounters and unbelievable cricket!!!

[@davidkeenan5642]

Nihindu Sanhida Agreed. I adored the way the Aussies of that series played. The Ashes for me is the best contest in cricket. Only one team contest tops this for me, The Miracle of Medinah. When you think of the history of conflict in Europe during the centuries, to see:- 1 Belgium 4 Englishmen 1 German 1 Italian 2 Northern Irishmen 1 Scot 1 Spaniard 1 Swede Celebrating as a team, it was inspiring. And they didn't do it for themselves primarily. They were motivated to win for their Spanish captain, & the memory of the Spaniard who arguably made the Ryder Cup what it is today. I love when England beat Australia, if Australia play well. The current England side wouldn't have bowled the 2005 Aussies out for 60 before lunch. I'm happy about yesterday. I want Root to make a double century & England to have a first innings lead of 400. But they're only just over half way there. Still, a lead of 214 with 6 wickets in hand is not a bad way to finish day one. But wouldn't it be exciting if the Aussies bowled us out this morning. Some people say cricket is boring. It can be bloody nail biting at times. And what about that catch by Ben Stokes yesterday :-) Broad will win man of the match, but that catch is what we'll remember whenever this test is mentioned. And that's why sport is so great, it produces glorious moments that we can never forget.

[@t27crickettraining]

Agreed. Awesome!

[@prafful_sahu]

Arguably the best series after 2001 ind vs aus

[@fungboy3]

Lee bowled and batted with tremendous heart and courage. His average per wicket was 32

[@pikeythedrumfreak]

This series took place when I was 12 in the Summer between academic years at school. When we came back, everyone was nuts for cricket. It went from playing football every lunch to playing cricket and I remember playing all Summer with my mates. And this series was broadcast on Channel 4 not Sky or BT Sport so everyone could watch it. Last time that ever happened...

[@anguskerr7665]

Australian Cricket Fan here, this is not only the greatest ashes series of all time but perhaps one of the best test series. As a 10 year old boy watching this it was unbelievable to see a side dominate the all powerful Australian cricket side which had been no.1 in the world for the last 5-10 years. Made for very exciting stuff.

[@billbonnington7916]

This wasn't the finest Ashes series of all time. It was the finest Test series of all time. The drama was immense, I remember sitting on my dining room table listening to the end of the Edgbaston test, and going mental when Harmison got the last wicket. Truly awesome series.

[@adeep23]

Rest in Peace Shane Warne 💔 Came here to see Warne's heroics. 21:12

[@5ynthesizerpatel]

I remember that moment when Ponting was ranting to the crowd on his way back to the pavillion - that was the moment we knew we had them. The Aussies - fair play to them - always liked a bit of gamesmanship when they could get a away with it - always liked to turn the screw on you when you were under pressure - and to be fair they could usually put up with their fair share when the tables were turned. The trick is never to let on. But when Ponting cracked on his way off the pitch, he let the mask slip - he let everyone know his boys were there for the taking.

[@murtuzabhabhrawala9712]

Wow 2005 was 13 years ago and this is still one of the best test series of all time

[@user-to2qk9oz6b]

How luck we were to see that great cricket series unfold. Man o man. Champion after champion performing their great art on the field. No words. No words are enough to say this is the best test series

[@t27crickettraining]

A Brilliant series this was!

[@sudharshanreddy9869]

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[@kashimullan3783]

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[@alanmcmaster3366]

Brett lee was amazing in that series. But Freddie, Jones, K.P. and fantastic captaincy by Vaughn were just too much for the Aussies. I have followed cricket all of my 30 something years and I don't think I will ever witness another ashes like this one. True drama and physical chess. To beat the Aussies in 2005 was nothing short of remarkable. Jeez, I mean Ponting { he is a 2nd or 3rd cousin of mine } Warne, McGrath, Lee, Hayden and Langer AND do not forget Gilchrist. Stunning, Brillant.

[@justinludeman8424]

He was a superb bowler, the king of spin, the control he had over lift, pitch and placement, turn and just everything really is unparalleled. He was a cheeky bloke as well. His funeral and tribute was truly epic and special. RIP Warnie; bowling to Bradman somewhere eternal...

[@LeoDragon34]

One of the best documentaries I’ve seen on KZbin. Thank you.

[@jandekker6008]

'Trent Bridge. The crowds came early to see Ricky Ponting win the toss and elect to bat.' [Padded-up Strauss and Tres run on to the pitch].

[@craigbradley7220]

I liked the montage of a "vintage Vaughan" yet proceeds with 2 left handed shots

[@davidpillinger2699]

Incredible cricket. I watched it in the basement of an Australian pub in New York City, starting at 5am. I cried when we scraped through at Edgbaston - fair play to the Aussies in the pub, they were very sportsmanlike and shook my hand.

[@MrMiD.Life.Crisis]

19:25 - i know he dropped a few but i remember KP playing for Notts and he was an amazing fielder! Also this is for Phil - i remember being so excited to see him play against Essex in a oneday game, not long after England showed their interest and Pietersen was in his qualifying period. He left his first ball - a straight ball - and that was that! There went my chance to see KP bat for Notts. If anyone remembers, it was a oneday game, Essex batted first and in Notts' innings Graham Napier took a hat-trick and Pietersen was the 2nd or 3rd victim. Since then ive only watched KP on TV!

[@RBenjo21]

I watched KP's last ever game on English soil, for Surrey in 2017. He played two T20s (he was intending to play all of them, but his knee flared up) and having dispatched Simon Harmer against Essex and made him look like a club bowler (he went 6 6 6 6 against him at one point) and scored 52, I went to the game against Middlesex, and was so excited: the prospect of Roy-Finch-Pietersen-Sangakkara as a top 4 was amazing. Pietersen ran out Finch after not running off a Toby Roland-Jones short ball, which tweaked his knee. He then got Scott Borthwick in as a runner and limped to 8 before getting out... one bang, one whimper!

[@adamconnolly7519]

This show was beautifully put together. It was an Ashes series anyone who watched it will never forget.

[@SportoManiac]

HANDS DOWN. BEST CRICKET DOCUMENTARY EVER. BETTER THAN 'THE TEST' DOCUMENTARY.

[@potatoncarrots]

It only ended up being a great series because of Glenn Mcgrath's injury,you add Mcgrath's usual brilliance to Warne's series tally of 40 wickets and the Aussie's win comfortably

[@Scoobydcs]

there were plenty of if buts maybes and knife edges thats what made it so fanntastic! and it wouldve been equally as great whoever won

[@nortski78]

If's and but's

[@kuskuss63]

Lol, So then the Aussies lost because McGrath was stupid enough to fall over. Is that what you are saying?

[@barryburton7755]

But they didn't did they lol Make as many excuses as you like results are there.

[@hades0572]

@@barryburton7755 Come on dickhead, if you know/knew anything about McGrath or the team back then you would know what he says is the truth. Calling it an excuse is an excuse in itself.

[@robertmurray7782]

I get goosebumps every time I watch flintoff's over

[@JamesBrewerDJ]

Watching this Aug 2020. I was a young 28 year old just getting into cricket. Watching Shane Warne, Freddie, et all going their thing made me think why the F have you not got into cricket before. Balmy nights, Warne turning it 2 feet, Freddie skittling stumps and KP smashing the sixes, brilliant! One of the greatest Summer's in my life!

[@truthoutmedia]

Hi mate, thanks for the comment, looks like we're the same, as your story mirrors mine. I dont usually reply but your post sounded so familiar. Never really liked cricket before that glorious summer - at least, didnt really follow it. 15 years ago so I was what, 23. What a time. Glued to the TV. I will never forget watching the last test - it was the summer I got a dog who I miss like fuck but spent many years with. I just remember walking him at dinner, tea breaks, end of play, etc. I call it my awakening. Anyway as McGrath cut through the top order that day I couldn't watch. Then I was addicted to cricket after that. I got this and slapped it online all these years ago so I could share with others who remember those amazing days Take care buddy

[@JamesBrewerDJ]

@@truthoutmedia Thanks for the comment mate and nice to hear your similar story. Yeah I am a proper cricket fan now. Had the 5 disc DVD set of this series for Xmas 2005 that year from an old gf. I found this on KZbin as well. It's 8 hours long but have watched a few times now trying to relive the experience. Take care and thanks for this upload.

[@JamesBrewerDJ]

@@truthoutmedia Watching this again today 09/06/2023 to get me in the Ashes mood for next Thursday. We are going to fuck the Aussies this time with Baz Ball right up the arses!

[@hamzamuhammadkhan]

Watched this video when it came out ❤️ lovely to see so many Englishman in the comments also Aussie and Americans

[@kaidi_p]

One of the greatest series indeed! I was in boarding school and the only cricket match we were allowed to watch was when India played. I spent an entire childhood never witnessing a single match-winning cricket against Australia. This negative nostalgia has been like PTSD to me, I still get very worried when we go against Aussies and find it miraculous when we win

[@kingoaxe]

Ah, back when Mark Nicholas was an Englishman... instead of an Australian cheer-leader!

[@SKVYoutubeChannel]

kingoaxe great to get this insight... He is an awesome commentator.. Anyway

[@peterkehoe1984]

Nicholas has always been an Englishman. It just comes across that he's an Australian cheerleader because he lives in Australia and was employed by an Australian company.

[@briansergeant]

Suppose he’s a South Africa cheerleader now he’s with Supersport following Channel 9’s loss of cricket rights!

[@flamingfrancis]

One could say the same of many commentators...probably the first was Richie Benaud

[@MrVmalviya]

The best documentry I have ever watched on Cricket. Not ti mention that your background score I The ultime and kudos to the one who actually used it at ecactly right time throughout the documentry.

[@Adamoff]

"I love that big boy, he can booooowlllllllllll!" Classic!

[@ruslanahasan3289]

I was a kid when I watched this series live on Tv. I’m 26 now and still remember my emotions as a kid watching the series. Good ol days man. Will miss you Warnie 💔

[@jamescooling]

Still get emotional watching this. The greatest test series of all time.

[@Soloadriantraveler]

1:29:49 Bloody Boycott at his best.

[@jamiengo2343]

Adrian Morton so funny :)

[@alikhan1752]

Damn I miss the guy, best commentator of all time. Very neutral.

[@jamiengo2343]

Ali Khan Boycott still commentates on Channel 5

[@alikhan1752]

Dont get to listen to him much in international events.

[@jamiengo2343]

Ali Khan he commentates England games, that's why lol

[@paulpaddison4115]

As an Australian and a cricket tragic, this is the greatest series ever played

[@maharajdan7154]

Right now after the world cup final England cricket is in that healthy state it was 14 years ago. Want to see as good cricket in the coming 2 months. Love and respect from India.

[@maheshs4056]

the greatest test rivalry ever,

[@ritiknoatilhari5531]

I really miss Mark Nicholas, Harsha Bhogle and the legend Richie Benaud in the commentary box.

[@mikipiediaelburro7588]

2023 is warming up to be the same...England v Australia..the ultimate in cricketing rivalry

[@zainbinsaeed4187]

Watching it for 6th Time and man O man what a Series that was !!! Just Phenomenal !

[@jssidhoo]

The combination of McGrath and Warne was the most lethal combination ever .Whatever the conditions pace friendly or spin friendly the Aussies had the champ .In that context this English win was huge.

[@zeeshankhalid1530]

the delivery at end to Peterson by mcgrath is sensational, i remember following this series i was in college that time, this documentary is so good and beyond words, watching it at late nights being alone raining outside is mesmerizing,

[@colindolly]

I am English and love Australia and it lovely people, you are my brothers and sisters way down under. We may win we may lose but when the games all over I for one do not hold grudges, that would be childish. The best team on that day with all their mite will be the the best and win not only the ashes but the glory of doing so. Shane warn is the the greatest spinner of the ball, and also a fine batsman too. he is a great guy and I wish England had such a person as Shane to keep us on top of the other teams. After all it is a team that win the matches, not just one person.

[@guitarreilly]

still so sad this guy was the mohammed Ali, Messi and Usain bolt of this great sport. He will never be forgotten and for me this is the video I instantly thought of when he died. A true genius and legend that should be celebrated for ever