Ball by ball, run by run here is the comprehensive souvenir package of highlights from the 2005 Ashes Test Series between Australia and England - one of the most exciting ever, as after 17 years of defeats the English XI clawed their way back to finally overpower the Australians in the 5th Test at The Oval. As new stars like Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen emerged from the English side, Ricky Ponting's Australians proved they were still far from being easybeats with a defiant campaign led by spin bowler Shane Warne.

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Ball by ball, run by run here is the comprehensive souvenir package of highlights from the 2005 Ashes Test Series between Australia and England one of the most exciting ever, as after 17 years of defeats the English XI clawed their way back to finally overpower the Australians in the 5th Test at The Oval. As new stars like Andrew Freddie Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen emerged from the English side, Ricky Pontings Australians proved they were still far from being easybeats with a defiant campaign led by spin bowler Shane Warne. For Pommie or Aussie, winner or loser, THE FIGHT FOR THE ASHES is a rare DVD event, covering on 3 discs all the highlights over every session of each day of the five tests played at Lords, Edgbaston, Old Trafford, Trent Bridge and The Oval. Extra features include The Analysis, 5 Great Performances with the Bat, 5 Great Performances with the Ball, Commentators Moments of the Summer, Scorecard Stats and Facts and veteran commentator Richie Benaud's moving Goodbye.