As Australia and England battle their way through a thrilling Ashes series, we look back at the men who have dominated the event since the first series in 1882.

Below are four word clouds, created using the Wordle software, representing the biggest achievers in Ashes history. The size of each player's name represents the number of centuries scored, sixes hit, wickets taken or catches he has held. Click each image for a larger view.

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