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Top Ashes moments: Mitchell Johnson, Dean Headley, Ryan Harris begin Benedict's countdown

Benedict's top Ashes moments

The Ashes has never been short of memorable moments.

So each day in the build-up to this summer's five-Test series, which begins on Sky Sports Cricket on Thursday 1 August, Sky Sports statistician Benedict Bermange will pick six of the very best as he counts down his top 60 moments.

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Featuring iconic imagery, this series is bound to stir up some debate - so let us know if you agree with Benedict's selections by tweeting @SkyCricket.

60) Mitchell Johnson takes 7-40 in England's first innings on a featherbed at Adelaide in 2013.

Mitchell Johnson during day four of the Second Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval on December 8, 2013 in Adelaide, Australia.

59) Wilfred Rhodes is recalled at the age of 48, subsequently takes six wickets in the match and England regain the Ashes in 1926.

Wilfred Rhodes, Ashes 1926

58) Dean Headley is inspired and takes six wickets to bowl the Australians out for 162 after a marathon four-hour final session at Melbourne in 1998.

Dean Headley, England, Ashes Test vs Australia in Melbourne, 1998

57) Trevor Bailey and Willie Watson have a memorable final day rear-guard action at Lord's defying the Australian bowlers for over four hours to secure a draw in 1953.

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Trevor Bayliss, Ashes 1953

56) Ryan Harris clean bowls Alastair Cook first ball at Perth which sets up an Ashes-reclaiming victory in 2013.

Ryan Harris and Alastair Cook during day four of the Third Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at WACA on December 16, 2013 in Perth, Australia.

55) Tip Foster makes his Test debut at Sydney and ends up with a record 287 in 1903, still the highest score by anyone on Test debut. He also adds 130 for the 10th wicket with Wilfred Rhodes.

Tip Foster, Ashes

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