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Death Of Cricket, The Sporting Times mock obituary 1882
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Death Of Cricket, The Sporting Times mock obituary 1882
Australia and England first met in Test match cricket in Melbourne in 1877, but the legend of The Ashes, the symbolic trophy the two teams play for, only began in 1882 when at the Oval in London, Australia won its first test match on English soil, beating its hosts by seven runs in a match that spanned two days in late August.
Four days later a mock obituary, lamenting the home sides loss, appeared in a newspaper, The Sporting Times, written by Reginald Shirley Brooks.
ÔÇ£In Affectionate Remembrance of English cricket, which died at The Oval on 29 August 1882. Deeply lamented by a large circle of sorrowing friends and acquaintances RIP. NB ÔÇô the body will be cremated and the ashes takes to Australia.ÔÇØ
The bales were burnt and the ashes placed in an urn to become The Ashes for which Australia and England compete. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Death Of Cricket
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the historic moment that gave birth to one of cricket's most cherished traditions. The image showcases a mock obituary published in The Sporting Times on August 29,1882, mourning the death of English cricket at The Oval. Written by Reginald Shirley Brooks, the heartfelt tribute laments England's loss against Australia in their first test match on English soil just days prior. The significance of this match lies not only in Australia's victory but also in the creation of an enduring symbol: The Ashes. As depicted in the photo, the bales used during that fateful game were set ablaze, and their ashes were placed inside an urn. This symbolic gesture marked the beginning of a prestigious competition between Australia and England for possession of these precious remains. The landscape format emphasizes the historical context surrounding this pivotal event while highlighting its importance within sporting culture. With no people present, it allows us to focus solely on this significant artifact from cricket history. This archival photograph serves as a reminder of how sport can evoke powerful emotions and forge lasting traditions. It captures a moment when two nations' rivalry ignited into something much greater – an annual battle for glory known as The Ashes.
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