Whenever there is a discussion about the most competitive Test series in the history of cricket, the iconic 2005 Ashes always gets a mention.
Cricket fans had witnessed a gripping contest between bat and ball during that series, in which hosts England defeated arch-rivals Australia by 2-1 to clinch the urn for the first time since 1987.
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting, who featured in a number of close Test series during his illustrious career, on Tuesday (July 21) termed 2005 Ashes as the best he ever played in.
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Recalling the 2005 Ashes on its 15th anniversary, Ponting tweeted: “Ashes cricket the way it should be played, two teams not willing to give an inch. The start of the best Test series I ever played in.”
Notably, Ponting led Australia in the 2005 Ashes in UK. While the visitors started the series with a thumping 239-run win at Lord’s, they suffered two heart-wrenching defeats by 2 runs and 3 wickets at Edgbaston and Trent Bridge respectively to concede the prestigious urn.
Ponting was the second highest run-getter for his side in the 2005 Ashes with 359 runs from five Tests, including a match-saving century (156) at Old Trafford.
