Just as the 1981 series belonged to Ian Botham and 2005 to Andrew Flintoff,in the decades to come 2019 will be remembered for the deeds of one man.
Dubbed the"accidental captain"after taking over last year,Tim Paine now sits among some of Australia's revered skippers after the Ashes triumph.
With Steve Smith still very much in recovery mode,another of Australia's key batsmen simply has to fire in the third Test at Headingley.
A member of the Marylebone Cricket Club was reportedly ejected from Lord's for hurling abuse at Steve Smith following his courageous innings in the second Test.
Reverse swing has been a staple in world cricket in recent decades,playing a key role in many series. But not at during these Ashes so far.
Steve Smith isn’t your average cricketer. That much is obvious when you look at his numbers. He’s been dubbed “the best since Bradman” and it’s hard to argue otherwise.
Presenting caps to young cricketers,trying his hand at coaching post-surgery and,of course,that insatiable thirst for working on his craft helped occupy Steve Smith during his ban.
The same fans that booed Steve Smith then cheered his century in a country where he - not Dave Warner - appears to be the true sandpaper sinner.
The toast of the cricketing world - even among the boos - following his commanding Ashes century,Steve Smith says he only recently rediscovered his love for the game.
Test great Steve Waugh has singled out Cameron Bancroft for special praise,while stating the Australians will"be up for a fight"when the Ashes get underway.
There were many who hypothesised that Cameron Bancroft may never return to the international arena after the Cape Town scandal. They look to be wrong.