Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The series is named after a satirical obituary published in a British newspaper..It is??

  1. The Unconqerable Urn

  2. The Sporting Times

  3. The Burning Desire

  4. Marylebone Wish
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The satirical obituary that gave The Ashes its name was published in The Sporting Times after Australia's 1882 victory at The Oval. The mock obituary declared English cricket 'dead' and that 'the ashes' would be taken to Australia.

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