2005 Ashes Series quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   Who struck Ricky Ponting on the cheek in the first 2005 Ashes Test?

   Answer: Steve Harmison

   Why: Harmison's bouncer cut Ponting before the first drinks break at Lord's, yet Australia still won that Test by 239 runs.

2. 2 Easy

   How did England celebrate their 2005 Ashes win in London?

   Answer: Open-top bus parade

   Why: Open-top buses took England's men's and women's Ashes winners to Trafalgar Square, where tens of thousands of fans sang Jerusalem.

3. 3 Easy

   Which cricket format was used for the 2005 Ashes?

   Answer: Test cricket

   Why: Tests are scheduled for five days, but three of the five 2005 matches ended on day four, so the series took 22 days of play.

4. 4 Easy

   What item did Glenn McGrath accidentally step on before the 2nd Ashes Test?

   Answer: Cricket ball

   Why: McGrath tore ankle ligaments treading on a stray cricket ball in a warm-up rugby game, and England won the Test by two runs.

5. 5 Easy

   Where did England win the fourth 2005 Ashes Test by three wickets?

   Answer: Trent Bridge

   Why: England made Australia follow on at Trent Bridge, the first time Australia had followed on in 17 years and 190 Tests.

6. 6 Easy

   Which England batsman made 158 at The Oval in the 2005 Ashes?

   Answer: Kevin Pietersen

   Why: Pietersen survived three dropped catches, then hammered 15 fours and seven sixes in his Ashes-saving 158.