Ashes 40 for 40: Vote now on the 40 best men's Ashes moments from the past 40 years of the greatest Test series

The men's Ashes is one of the most storied rivalries in sport, with countless memorable moments from across the ages.

This summer, ABC Sport will look back at the 40 greatest moments of the past 40 years and ask Australian cricket fans what they think stands out as the number one moment.

Is it Shane Warne leaving Mike Gatting bamboozled with what has become known as the ball of the century?

Is it Steve Harmison starting the 2006 series with a delivery so wide it was fielded in Ipswich?

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Or — and we're aware this poll will be picked up by our English readers as well — will it be Ben Stokes saving the day at Headingley in 2019, or sub-fielder Gary Pratt running Ricky Ponting out in 2005?

Click through the shortlist of moments below, then use the poll at the bottom of the story to cast your vote for your favourite moment.

You can pick any five moments.

Throughout the summer, we'll look back at some of the best stories from the past 40 years and share our own favourite moments, starting with Test legend Ian Chappell.

The reader's choice list will be revealed ahead of the fifth Test, and we'll also launch the greatest women's Ashes moments before that series begins at the end of January.

Start the conversation here and let us know what you think.

Having resigned from the England captaincy after failing to win any of his first 12 Tests as skipper, then recording a pair of ducks at Lord's and falling 1-0 behind in the 1981 home Ashes series, Ian Botham and England headed to Leeds at a low ebb.

Already low on confidence, Botham was also humiliated by chief selector Alec Bedser, who came out in the press saying had Botham not