Life in the UK test practice question · Society and culture
The Ashes is a series of cricket matches between England and which country?
Answer options
- India
- South Africa
- AustraliaCorrect
- New Zealand
Answer: Australia
England and Australia play for the Ashes about every two years. The name comes from a joke newspaper notice in 1882 after Australia won in London. It said English cricket had died and its ashes would go to Australia.
Checked 8 November 2026