<P> After their loss to Australia in 1882 , England won the next eight series between the two sides , during which time they lost only four of the 22 Tests . Australia won an Ashes series for the first time in 1891 -- 92 , when they beat England 2 -- 1 . The 1932 -- 33 tour was known as the `` Bodyline series '' as , in response to the talented Australian batsman Don Bradman , England developed a tactic of bowling quickly at the body of the batsmen with most of the fielders placed in a close ring on the leg side . England won the series , but the tactic prompted changes to the laws of cricket , and the Australians , buoyed by the batting of Bradman , regained the Ashes during the next series and then held them for six series , spanning nineteen years . It was during this period that the Australians travelled to England in 1948 , and remained unbeaten during the whole tour , gaining the nickname of `` The Invincibles '' . In addition to winning the five match Test series 4 -- 0 , Australia won or drew all of their 29 other matches against county and representative sides . </P>
<P> After their loss to Australia in 1882 , England won the next eight series between the two sides , during which time they lost only four of the 22 Tests . Australia won an Ashes series for the first time in 1891 -- 92 , when they beat England 2 -- 1 . The 1932 -- 33 tour was known as the `` Bodyline series '' as , in response to the talented Australian batsman Don Bradman , England developed a tactic of bowling quickly at the body of the batsmen with most of the fielders placed in a close ring on the leg side . England won the series , but the tactic prompted changes to the laws of cricket , and the Australians , buoyed by the batting of Bradman , regained the Ashes during the next series and then held them for six series , spanning nineteen years . It was during this period that the Australians travelled to England in 1948 , and remained unbeaten during the whole tour , gaining the nickname of `` The Invincibles '' . In addition to winning the five match Test series 4 -- 0 , Australia won or drew all of their 29 other matches against county and representative sides . </P>
who has scored the most runs in ashes history
who has scored the most runs in ashes history
Don Bradman
Don Bradman