<P> The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia . The series have varied in length , consisting of between one and seven Test matches , but since 1998 have been consistently five matches . It is one of sport 's most celebrated rivalries and dates back to 1882 . It is generally played biennially , alternating between the United Kingdom and Australia . Australia are the current holders of the Ashes , having clinched the 2017 - 18 series in the third test in Perth . </P>
<P> The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia . The series have varied in length , consisting of between one and seven Test matches , but since 1998 have been consistently five matches . It is one of sport 's most celebrated rivalries and dates back to 1882 . It is generally played biennially , alternating between the United Kingdom and Australia . Australia are the current holders of the Ashes , having clinched the 2017 - 18 series in the third test in Perth . </P>
when was the last time australia won the ashes in england
when was the last time australia won the ashes in england
2017 - 18 series
2017 - 18 series