Australian cricket team in England in 2001

("2001 Ashes series" redirects here. For rugby league's 2001 Ashes series, see 2001 Kangaroo tour.) The 2001 cricket series between England and Australia for the Ashes was played in England from 5 July to 27 August 2001. Australia won the Test series 4–1 and retained the Ashes that had been in their possession since the 1989 Ashes series. Glenn McGrath and Mark Butcher were named Players of the Series. The series also marked the retirement of former England captain Mike Atherton, who finished his international career after the Fifth and final Test.

Australian cricket team in England in 2001

("2001 Ashes series" redirects here. For rugby league's 2001 Ashes series, see 2001 Kangaroo tour.) The 2001 cricket series between England and Australia for the Ashes was played in England from 5 July to 27 August 2001. Australia won the Test series 4–1 and retained the Ashes that had been in their possession since the 1989 Ashes series. Glenn McGrath and Mark Butcher were named Players of the Series. The series also marked the retirement of former England captain Mike Atherton, who finished his international career after the Fifth and final Test.