Hosted by England

1975
The Ashes⁠

England: Lost 0–1

How England performed

A four-Test series in England in 1975, following the 1–4 defeat in Australia, ended 0–1, leaving the Ashes with Australia. The only decisive match came first. At Birmingham England were dismissed for 101 and 173 against Australia's 359 and lost by an innings and 85 runs.

The remaining three Tests were drawn. At Lord's, London, England led on first innings, 315 to 268, and declared their second innings on 436 for 7, with Australia reaching 329 for 3. Leeds ended with Australia on 220 for 3 in their second innings after England had made 288 and 291 and dismissed them for 135 in the first. At The Oval, London, England trailed by 341 on first innings after Australia's 532 for 9 declared, but made 538 second time round to secure the draw, with Australia finishing on 40 for 2.

Head coach
None (the first was appointed in 1986)
Captain
Tony Greig, Mike Denness
Record
P4 W0 D3 L1

England fixtures

England: 1975 Ashes

4 matches

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