At which ground did the first Test Match between England and Australia take place? Who is the only batsman to be dismissed ‘handled the ball' in an Ashes series? Who bowled Bradman out for a duck in his last Test Match? Which record was broken after 75 years at Lord's in 2009?
The Ashes, the name for the series of Test matches between England and Australia, is one of the world's oldest sporting rivalries. But, how much do you really know about this extraordinary contest?
The Ashes Trivia & Quiz Book is packed with fascinating facts and intriguing questions covering the entire history of cricket between England andAustralia from 1877 to 2009. The book includes more than 600 questions to test all-round knowledge, from the famous matches to the personalities who became household names.
There are questions on everything from the infamous Bodyline Tour, Bradman's Invincibles and Botham's Ashes, to more recent events including the thrilling confrontation of 2005, and England's victory in 2009. Each chapter, or round, will open with some Ashes trivia featuring amazing tales of heroic last stands, unlikely friendships, outstanding performances and the frankly bizarre.
So, whether you are a recent convert to thedelights of the game, or you have been a fan all your life, this book is guaranteed to find out how much you really know about cricket's greatest sporting tournament. And, just in case you come unstuck there are answers at the back too!
