The 2005 Ashes is argued by many to have been the greatest series of all time in the history of the rivalry. However, one Test match stands out from the crowd and remains one of the most exciting Tests ever contested.
From magic deliveries to a grandstand finish, England’s two-run victory over Australia at Edgbaston has a rightful place in Ashes history.
Here are five moments that made Edgbaston 2005 so special.
1. McGrath’s freak injury in the warm-up
Perhaps one of the most iconic moments of the 2005 Ashes series was the sight of Andrew Flintoff consoling a heartbroken Lee.
The Australian speedster, stranded on 43, had fought so hard with Warne and Kasprowicz to pull Australia back into contention. Lee broke down and Flintoff, who could have quite easily joined in the celebrations with his teammates, tended to his rival.
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England could not repeat the feat at Edgbaston in 2019 and Australia claimed a convincing 251-run victory in the first Ashes Test of the 2019 series – their first win in an Ashes series at Edgbaston since 2001.
England take on Australia at Lord’s in the second Test on Wednesday, August 14.
