Ashes Trophy Tour Launches Across Australia
Cricket Australia and NRMA Insurance have partnered to launch the NRMA Insurance Ashes Trophy Tour, bringing the MCC Waterford Crystal Ashes Trophy to fans nationwide ahead of the 2025–26 NRMA Insurance Men’s Ashes Series.
Tour Highlights and Locations
The trophy will visit significant cricketing regions, celebrating Australia’s rich cricket history. Key stops include:
- Cootamundra – the birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman
- Harrow – home of Johnny Mullagh and the pioneering 1868 Aboriginal cricket team
- Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Wagga Wagga, Deniliquin, Swan Hill, Adelaide, and Perth
This tour offers fans a unique chance to view the crystal trophy up close, engaging communities with the heritage of this iconic competition.
About the Ashes Trophy
The MCC Waterford Crystal Ashes Trophy is a replica of the original tiny terracotta Ashes urn, commissioned in 1998 as a prize for the winning team. The original urn is kept safely at Lord’s due to its fragility and historical value.
“The Ashes is more than just a cricket series; it’s part of our national sporting identity.” – Ed Sanders, Cricket Australia Chief Commercial Officer
The tour celebrates the enduring legacy and spirit of one of cricket’s most storied rivalries, connecting fans with its history across Australia.
Author’s summary: The Ashes Trophy Tour will travel across Australia, bringing the iconic crystal trophy to historic cricket locations and fans ahead of the 2025–26 Men’s Ashes Series.