1965–66
The Ashes⁠

How England performed

The 1965–66 series in Australia finished level at 1–1, which meant Australia retained the Ashes they had kept with a 1–0 win in England in 1964. Brisbane was drawn after Australia declared on 443 for 6, England making 280 and 186 for 3. At Melbourne England's 558 gave them a first-innings lead of 200, but Australia's second-innings 426 ensured another draw, England finishing on 5 for 0.

The breakthrough came at Sydney, where England made 488 and dismissed Australia for 221 and 174 to win by an innings and 93 runs. Australia replied in kind at Adelaide, scoring 516 and bowling England out for 241 and 266 to square the series with victory by an innings and 9 runs. The final Test at Melbourne was drawn, with declarations by Australia on 543 for 8 and England on 485 for 9, and England 69 for 3 in their second innings when it ended.

Head coach

None (the first was appointed in 1986)

Captain

M. J. K. Smith

Record

P5 W1 D3 L1