🏏 The trophy awarded in Test series between England and Australia is called The Ashes.
About The Ashes:
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Origin: The rivalry began in 1882 when Australia defeated England at The Oval in London. A satirical obituary published in a newspaper stated that English cricket had died and "the body will be cremated, and the ashes taken to Australia."
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Trophy Symbol: The Ashes urn, a small urn said to contain the "ashes" of English cricket, symbolizes the series.
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Frequency: The Ashes series is played approximately every two years, alternating between England and Australia.
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Format: A series of five Test matches.
Current Holders:
To check the current holders of The Ashes, you can look up the most recent series result, as the trophy remains with the team that won or retained it in the last series.
The Ashes is one of the most historic and fiercely contested rivalries in cricket!