On August 19, 1953, England regained the Ashes after two decades. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at a historic day that changed the course of a one-way contest on its head.
Read MoreAshes 1961: The dramatic final day at Old Trafford
Richie Benaud routed England at Old Trafford against all expectations on August 1, 1961. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the spell that decided one of the greatest Ashes Tests of all time.
Read MoreAshes 1986-87: Allan Border and Greg Ritchie put Adelaide to sleep
The 1960s had witnessed perhaps the most boring days in the history of the sport, even Ashes contests. Things changed in the 1970s and 1980s, more so following the advent of limited-overs cricket. There was, however, the occasional yawnathon, but few as bizarre as what happened on December 16, 1986, when Allan Border and Greg Ritchie put Adelaide Oval to sleep despite the fact that they were trailing in the series. Abhishek Mukherjee recollects a morbid day of Test cricket.
Read MoreAshes 1950-51: Insane declarations
130 runs were scored as 20 wickets fell on a single day on a ‘sticky’ at The Gabba on December 4, 1950. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at an insane day’s cricket involving a double-declaration.
Read MoreAshes 1888: Australia lose 18 wickets before lunch
As many as 18 wickets fell before lunch on August 31, 1888 as England got caught on a ‘sticky’ wicket. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at the day when Bobby Peel and treacherous combined to claim the Ashes for England.
Read MoreBradman and Morris help Australia chase down 404
The Invincibles chased down a world-record 404 at Headingley on July 27, 1948. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at the day when Don Bradman scored his last run and hundred.
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