Under Hutton's captaincy, when was the Ashes next won?
1950
1953
1957
1961
Answer
The Ashes were next won by England in 1953 under the captaincy of Len Hutton. This victory marked the end of a 19-year drought for England in the Ashes series, with their last victory coming in 1934. Hutton's team, led by star all-rounder Trevor Bailey and featuring talented players like wicket-keeper Godfrey Evans and batsman Denis Compton, displayed exceptional skill and determination throughout the series to reclaim the prestigious urn.
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