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the Ashes

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1 The first known reference to 'the ashes' was made where in 1882?

2 England set a record for the highest test innings (7 for 903) in the 1938 series. For how many years did it stand?

3 In 1948, in what would be his final test innings, Don Bradman could have secured an international batting average of 100 by scoring only four runs. How many did he score?

4 True or false? The original Ashes urn has been said to contain the remains of a woman's veil.

5 What did the controversial tactic called 'leg theory' come to be known as in the 1932-33 series?

6 In 1993, spinner Shane Warne's first ball in an Ashes series became known as the Ball of the Century when it claimed a valuable wicket. Who's?

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