When was the Ashes first played?

Ashes is the test series between Australia vs England the first edition was played in 1882-83 which was played in Australia.An Ashes series consists of five Tests, hosted by both the team England and Australia at least once every two years, If the series is drawn, the team that currently holds the Ashes keeps the trophy.There has been 71 Ashes series Australia have won 33, England 32 and six series have been drawn.