The Ashes series is considered to be the most exciting series of Test cricket. Cricket lovers around the world wait for the series to be held once in two years between Australia and England. The next edition (2025-26) of this series, which is being played since 1882-83, is starting from 21 November in Perth. Before starting the series, let us take a look at Ashes 2005. After losing 8 consecutive Ashes, England stopped Australia’s victory chariot by registering victory on their own soil in 2005.

Sometimes England and sometimes Australia have been defeating each other in the Ashes. Often both countries prevail over the other on their own soil. The Ashes 1986–87 was played in Australia. England had won 2-1 in this series. This victory of England on Australian soil was bold and memorable. But after this series, Australia made it impossible for England to win the Ashes. Whether the series was in Australia or England, Australia remained the winner.

Australia defeated England in the Ashes series 8 consecutive times in 1989, 1990-91, 1993, 1994-95, 1997, 1998-99, 2001, 2002-03. England was looking for a captain and team that could win back the Ashes and restore its lost prestige. This opportunity came in the Ashes 2005.

In 2005, Australia under the captaincy of Ricky Ponting reached England for a 5-Test series. England, under the captaincy of Michael Vaughan, was desperate to get the Ashes title back on their soil. But in the first Test played at Lord’s, Australia won by 239 runs. After this defeat, once again England was in danger of losing the series.

In the second test, England made a strong comeback and leveled the series 1-1 by defeating Australia by 2 runs in a thrilling match played in Birmingham. The third match played in Manchester was a draw.

England took a 2-1 lead in the series by winning the fourth Test played in Nottingham by 3 wickets. The fifth Test played at The Oval was a draw and with this England won the series 2-1.

Andrew Flintoff emerged as a hero with ball and bat in the series for England. Flintoff scored 402 runs and took 24 wickets. For England, Kevin Pietersen scored 473 runs and opener Marcus Trescothick scored 431 runs. Andrew Strauss played a big role in the historic victory by scoring 393 runs and captain Miles Vaughan scored 326 runs. Australia’s Shane Warne and Andrew Flintoff, who took 40 wickets, were the players of the series.

Cricket is often called a youth’s game, but some players stepped onto the international stage at such a young age that the world was surprised. While many players make it to the national team after years of hard work in domestic cricket, some have created history by making their One Day International (ODI) debut at school age. Today we are talking about those top-5 youngest players to play ODI, who created history at a very young age.

Hasan Raza – Pakistan

The record of playing ODI at the youngest age in the history of cricket is in the name of Pakistan’s Hasan Raza. He played a match against Zimbabwe in Quetta on 30 October 1996. At that time Hasan’s age was only 14 years and 233 days. Although there was some controversy later regarding his birth certificate, this record is still officially registered. Hasan played only a few matches for Pakistan, but he made an immortal mark in cricket history.

Mohammad Sharif – Bangladesh

Mohammad Sharif made his ODI debut for Bangladesh at the age of 15 years and 116 days in 2001 against Zimbabwe in Harare. Sharif was an all-rounder, who made a place in the team with his swing bowling and lower order batting. However, he could not stay at the international level for long.

Gulshan Jha – Nepal

Nepal’s young fast bowler Gulshan Jha made his ODI debut against America on 17 September 2021 in Al Emirates (Oman). By entering the field at the age of 15 years and 212 days, he became one of the youngest players of Nepal. Gulshan is still an important part of the Nepal team and is considered the future of the country.

Gurdeep Singh – Kenya

Kenya’s Gurdeep Singh made his debut on 4 October 2013 against Afghanistan in Sharjah. At the age of 15 years and 258 days, Gurdeep’s name got registered in the international record book. Although his career did not last long, he created history for Kenyan cricket.

Nitish Kumar – Canada

Canada’s Nitish Kumar made his ODI debut on 18 February 2010 against Afghanistan in Sharjah. He entered international cricket at the age of just 15 years and 273 days. Today he has become an experienced player of the Canadian cricket team and has also handled the captaincy many times.

In the world of cricket, the records of batsmen often remain in the headlines, but the stories of bowlers are no less interesting. There have been some bowlers who gave the most runs in their career. Let us know about those top 5 bowlers who gave the most runs in international cricket (Test, ODI and T20) and still created history.

Muttiah Muralitharan – Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan spin magician Muttiah Muralitharan may have given the most runs in his career, but he is also the bowler who has taken the most wickets in the history of cricket. He took 1,347 wickets in 495 matches and conceded 30,803 runs. His bowling average was 22.86 and economy rate was only 2.92. He has a record of taking five wickets 77 times and ten wickets 22 times, which is historic in itself.

Anil Kumble – India

India’s legendary spinner Anil Kumble took 956 wickets in 403 international matches. He gave 28,767 runs in his career, but led India to many victories. His taking 10 wickets (10/74) against Pakistan in Delhi is still one of the most memorable achievements of cricket. His precise line and length made him one of the greatest bowlers in the history of Indian cricket.

James Anderson – England

James Anderson is the fast bowler taking the most wickets in the history of Test cricket. In more than 400 matches played since 2002, he has taken 991 wickets and given 27,040 runs. His ball is famous for swing and he is still playing for England.

Shane Warne – Australia

Australia’s leg-spin king Shane Warne has been one of the most influential bowlers in the history of cricket. He took 1001 wickets in 339 matches and gave 25,536 runs. Warne’s ball ‘Getting Delivery’ is still counted among the most famous balls of cricket.

Stuart Broad – England

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad is known for his enthusiasm and fighting spirit. He took 847 wickets in 344 matches and conceded 23,574 runs. His bowling figure of 8/15 is still one of the most memorable performances in cricket.

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The Indian cricket team has created a huge record in the Asia Cup. Team India defeated UAE by 9 wickets on the basis of strong bowling and then stormy batting. At present, India’s victory in just 27 balls remains the subject of discussion. This is the second fastest win in T20 cricket by a full member of ICC. England have a record of winning the T20 match by playing the lowest ball in full member countries, which defeated Oman in 2024 by playing just 19 balls.

Winning team playing the lowest ball in T20 (Full ICC member)

In the year 2024, England achieved a target of 48 runs against Oman in just 19 balls. India has come second in this list, who has defeated UAE by playing just 27 balls. Sri Lanka defeated the Netherlands in just 30 balls in 2014. Zimbabwe also defeated Mozambiq in a T20 match by playing just 30 balls.

• England – defeated Oman in 19 balls
• India -UAE defeated 27 balls
• Sri Lanka – defeated the Netherlands by 30 balls
• Zimbabwe – defeated Mozambique in 30 balls

Team India created history

Talking about the T20 Asia Cup, Team India has made a record of winning the winning win by playing the lowest ball. Earlier too, this record was the name of Team India, which in 2016 played 61 balls against UAE and chased the target of 82 runs. Now the Indian team has improved their own records and has taken target in just 27 balls. Afghanistan has also won 61 balls against Sri Lanka. He did this feat in the year 2022.

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It may be the most unilateral match in ODI cricket, which was played between Canada and Argentina Under-19 team on 10 August 2025. Batting first in this match played in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup qualifier, Argentina’s team collapsed for 23 runs, after which Canada achieved this target in just 5 balls and registered a big and historic victory than 10 wickets.

7 batsmen of Argentina cricket team could not open account

Batting first, the Argentina Under-19 team was reduced to just 23 runs in 19.4 overs. The most run opener was scored by Otto Sorondo, who scored 7 runs after playing 37 balls. The same run came from extra, while 7 batsmen could not even open their account.

Canadian bowler Jagmandeep Paul took the most 6 wickets, he scored 7 runs in his 5 -over spell and 3 overs. Dominic Dinster and Krish Mishra took 2-2 wickets.

Canada cricket team won match in 5 balls

The target of 24 runs was very small, which was achieved by the Canada Under-19 cricket team in just 5 balls. Captain Yuvraj Samra scored 20 runs in 4 balls with the help of 2 sixes and 2 fours. Canada won the match by 10 wickets. You can also call it the smallest innings by chasing the target according to the time, which is finished within 5 minutes.

Clinical Performance to Bounce Back after Bowling Out the Opposition for 23

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– Cricket Canada (@CanadianCrick) August 10, 2025

Australia-U19 team record could have broken

Had it been an official youth ODI, the record of achieving the target in the lowest balls would have broken. Currently, this record is the name of the Australia under-19 cricket team, which won 3.5 overs, chasing the target of 22 runs against Scotland in the Under-19 World Cup. The match was played in 2004.