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Today in History: Australia's cricket team achieves historic Ashes whitewash

3/1/2026

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On March 1, 1921, the Australian cricket team, captained by Warwick Armstrong, achieved a historic whitewash against England in the Ashes series, winning all five Test matches. This remarkable feat marked the first time any team had accomplished a clean sweep in the Ashes, a record that stood for 86 years.

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On March 1, 1921, the Australian cricket team, captained by Warwick Armstrong, achieved a historic whitewash against England in the Ashes series, winning all five Test matches. This remarkable feat marked the first time any team had accomplished a clean sweep in the Ashes, a record that stood for 86 years.