Question

In 1882, a satirical obituary stated that English cricket had died. The obituary further added that the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia. What is this story believed to be the origin of?

Answer 1

Answer:

the ashes

Explanation:

The term originated in a satirical obituary published in a British newspaper, The Sporting Times, immediately after Australia's 1882 victory at The Oval, its first Test win on English soil. The obituary stated that English cricket had died, and "the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia".