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Allen led England during the Ashes tour of what year?

  • 1932

  • 1934

  • 1936

  • 1948

Answer

In 1936, Allen captained the English cricket team on their tour of Australia, known as the Ashes series. This iconic cricket rivalry between England and Australia has a rich history and intense competition. The Ashes refers to a small urn containing the ashes of a burnt cricket bail, symbolizing the fierce contest and the prestige of winning the series.
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