The 2021/22 Ashes series has come and gone, with Australia retaining the Urn with utter dominance to the tune of four wins to England's nil.

Across the course of the five Test matches, both team and individual stories were scripted, with highlights arising in the most enthralling fashion.

Whether it be runs with the bat, a stunning bowling attack, or the emotional background that is tied to those that competed this summer, the Ashes provided plenty of moments to be cherished forever.

With this in mind, we take a look at the top 10 highlights of the Ashes series from this summer.

9. Cummins' toe crusher on Mark Wood

One of the balls of the five-Test series, and what a time to deliver it.

With Australia needing four wickets for victory in the final stages of the fourth Test, the Aussie skipper stood up when it mattered most and planted a stunning yorker on English tailender Mark Wood.

In what was Wood's second delivery, the pacey pom was unable to get bat to ball on Cummins' lethal 137.2 km/h yorker and was given his marching orders.

A review wasn't able to overturn the dismissal, with Cummins claiming a double-wicket maiden after the scalp of Jos Buttler two balls prior.