And so, with England and Australia set to do battle once again in pursuit of the famous little urn, we take a look back at a few famous Lancastrian faces who have partaken in one of sport’s greatest rivalries over the years…
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17. Lancashire's Ashes Test cricketers
Eddie Paynter: The man behind the second-highest Test batting average for any England player with 59.23, which also happens to be the seventh highest of all-time, Paynter was born in Oswaldtwistle and went on to play 352 matches for Lancashire. Photo: Other
18. Lancashire's Ashes Test cricketers
Simon Kerrigan: Not the happiest inclusion in this list, Kerrigan is famous for his one-Test career which started and ended at The Oval in 2013, with the Preston-born left-arm spinner bowling eight overs in the match and conceding 53 runs. Photo: Anthony Devlin
19. Lancashire Ashes Test cricketers
Ernest Tyldesley: The younger brother of Johnny Tyldesley, who also made this list, Ernest scored three centuries in his 14 Tests, averaging 55.00. He also scored 102 centuries for Lancashire during a mammoth 27-year career at the club. Photo: Other
20. Lancashire Ashes Test cricketers
Sajid Mahmood: A burly pace bowler famed for his heavy delivery and pace, Sajid Mahmood took over 300 wickets during a successful first-class career with Lancashire and Essex, playing eight Tests along the way. Photo: Martin Rickett