1934
The Ashes⁠

How England performed

England and Australia went into the final Test of 1934 level at 1–1, and it was Australia who took the series 2–1. The visitors had opened with a 238-run win in Nottingham, bowling England out for 141 in the fourth innings, before England levelled at Lord's, London, making 440 and dismissing Australia for 284 and 118 to win by an innings and 38 runs.

The middle Tests were drawn. In Manchester England declared at 627 for nine and Australia replied with 491, and at Leeds England were 229 for six in their second innings after Australia had made 584 in reply to 200. At The Oval, London, Australia made 701 and 327, and England, bowled out for 321 and 145, lost by 562 runs.

Head coach

None (the first was appointed in 1986)

Captain

Bob Wyatt, Cyril Walters

Record

P5 W1 D2 L2