Ashes Test series ended on Sunday in a draw. England won fifth and final Test match by 135 runs on Sunday, squaring series 2-2. Australia, however, retained Ashes. Post-match  English cricket team shared a picture and a video on Twitter, which showed players and staff members of both teams interacting with each or at end of match. team shared picture with a caption, 'This is what Ashes cricket is all about!'.

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History of aggressive interactions

Ashes is kwn to be one of most competitive, fierce, and aggressive tournaments t only in cricket but in world sport. Over years, fans have witnessed multiple clashes and innumerable instances of sledging between players of two teams which have carried on off field in press conferences and or interactions as well.

recently concluded series saw some of it as well, with Ben Stokes calling David Warner a few harsh words. Tim Paine, Australian Captain stepping in and calling Stokes 'Bristol' - in reference to infamous brawl involving English cricketer outside a nightclub in 2017. Matw We was involved in multiple incidents with Jofra Archer and Joe Root. We was talkative throughout series, trying to rile up opponents.

In past, Australian Merv Hughes h a history of going at various players and at one time offered former England international batsman, Graham Gooch, a pia to see if he could play that after latter left multiple deliveries. Shane Warne once went after Paul Collingwood, who received an MBE by British Government. Warner, during 2005 Ashes series said, “You’ve got an MBE, right? For scoring seven at Oval? You’re an embarrassment.” In 1972, Derek Underwood was hurt by a delivery from Dennis Lillee and Ian Chappell, fielding in slips went up to him, and n asked which hand was hurt. Underwood said his right hand, to which Chappel said, “That’s a shame. We were aiming for left”. 

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All square

Ashes has seen multiple such incidents and se will continue over years, but players share mutual respect off field and that was evident in ar picture shared on twitter by English team, which showed Jack Leach and Steve Smith pose toger smiling. 

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