They laid it all on the line for five thrilling Test matches - but Ashes rivals Australia and England were quick to share a beer after the final game of the series at The Oval.
England won the fifth Test in convincing fashion on the back of a six wicket haul from Jofra Archer and a classy second innings dig from Joe Denly - but the visitors retained the urn in the drawn five-match series.
But after a dramatic and gruelling match and series, both sides were quick to put that aside and share some beverages after the game in the dressing rooms.
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Head of Communications for the ECB Danny Reuben captured the image and summed it up beautifully in a Tweet.
"This is what it’s all about," he said.
"The cut and thrust of Ashes cricket. Let’s just have a beer and reminisce.
"Why cricket is the best!"
This is what it’s all about. The cut and thrust of Ashes cricket. Let’s just have a beer and reminisce. Why cricket is the best! #ashes #sport #summerof19 pic.twitter.com/Bpl5FEEG7E
— Danny Reuben (@dannyreuben) September 15, 2019
As you can see in the image, the players are all mingling with one another - a pretty common occurrence at all levels of cricket once play finishes.
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David Warner can be seen having a chat with Jonny Bairstow and Jack Leach, Pat Cummins with Chris Woakes and 'Player of the Series' Steve Smith sharing a drink with Sam Curran.
It would be interesting to see if David Warner and Joe Root were as friendly after their infamous incident back in 2013 - or whether Smith and Jofra Archer had a chat after their encounters during the series.