Australia opening batsman Michael Slater lofts a ball away on his way to a quick-fire century on the fourth day of the first Ashes Test being played at the Gabba in Brisbane 23 November, 1998. Australia has set England 348 runs for victory and at stumps are 26-0, setting a the match up for a thrilling final day.© AFP
Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath (R) is congratulated by his captain Mark Taylor (L) after McGrath captured six English wickets on the fouth day of the first Ashes Test being played at the Gabba in Brisbane 23 November. England lost 6-76 to be all out for 375 giving Australia a lead of 110 runs at lunch.© AFP
Mark Butcher celebrates his hundred at Brisbane in the 1998-99 Ashes© Getty Images