#edgbaston 2005

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Harmison Draws Blood — Ponting's Cheek at Edgbaston 2005

England vs Australia

4 August 2005

Steve Harmison's bouncer struck Ricky Ponting on the cheekguard of his helmet at Edgbaston in 2005, drawing blood that ran visibly down Ponting's face. The image of the Australian captain batting on with blood dripping from his cheek became one of the 2005 Ashes' most iconic moments — symbolising England's refusal to be intimidated.

#steve harmison#ricky ponting#edgbaston 2005

⭐Serious

Edgbaston 2005 — The Greatest Test Match of the Modern Era

England vs Australia

2005-08-07

England beat Australia by 2 runs at Edgbaston in 2005 — the narrowest Ashes victory in history, a match that swung multiple times across four days, and is widely voted the greatest Test match ever played.

#edgbaston-2005#ashes#england