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Simon Jones: The 2005 Ashes and me

Simon Jones talks through his memories of England’s 2005 victory.

Simon Jones remembers England’s 2005 Ashes glory, in what could be the most iconic and influential summer in English cricketing history.

Watch How To Win The Ashes on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer right now. The documentary takes a deep dive into one of sport’s fiercest rivalries. Cricket legends from both sides of 2005’s bitter rivalry, including Simon Jones, Andrew Strauss, Glenn McGrath and Adam Gilchrist, bring to life the on-field heroics that captured the nation, and ended 20 years of Ashes hurt for England.

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27 minutes

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Wed 23 Jul 2025 00:30
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 5 Live

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