The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

How England are building an attack to trouble Australia
How England are building an attack to trouble Australia
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:11:13 GMT

Former England captain Michael Vaughan predicts England's new pace quartet will trouble Australia - so what is making them effective against Pakistan?

Sarfaraz denies knowing about Pakistan threat to end tour
Sarfaraz denies knowing about Pakistan threat to end tour
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:38:35 GMT

Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.

England enjoy dominant day at Lord's to close in on series win
England enjoy dominant day at Lord's to close in on series win
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:29:17 GMT

England enjoy day of dominance with both bat and ball to put themselves in complete control of the second Test against Pakistan, closing day two on 81-3, giving the hosts a lead of 261 at Lord's.

Seam quartet puts England on verge of series win
Seam quartet puts England on verge of series win
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:00:46 GMT

England’s quartet of seamers once again overwhelm Pakistan to put the home side on the verge of a series win on the second day of the second Test at Lord’s.

'Pakistan cleaned up!' -  England take five wickets for 19 runs
'Pakistan cleaned up!' - England take five wickets for 19 runs
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:13:41 GMT

Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer make light work of Pakistan's lower order as they combine to take five wickets for just 19 runs in seven overs as England bowl Pakistan out for 110 in their first innings, giving England a 180-run lead on day two of the second Test at Lord's.

Brilliant bowling - Relentless Robinson stars with the ball
Brilliant bowling - Relentless Robinson stars with the ball
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:37:50 GMT

England bowler Ollie Robinson finishes with four wickets for just 11 runs as Pakistan are bowled out for 110, giving England a lead of 180 on the second day of the second Test at Lord's.

Notts' Clarke first to 1,000 Championship runs with ton against Bears
Notts' Clarke first to 1,000 Championship runs with ton against Bears
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:34:26 GMT

Nottinghamshire's Joe Clarke hits his third ton of the season against Warwickshire to become the first player past 1,000 County Championship runs in 2026.

Groom seeks helicopter from wedding to play at Lord's
Groom seeks helicopter from wedding to play at Lord's
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:46:43 GMT

Peter Melhuish needs to captain his cricket team less than 24 hours after he ties the knot.

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The Ashes: Recent Winners

YEAR WINNER
2023 Series Drawn
2021/22 Australia
2019 Series Drawn
2017/18 Australia
2015 England
2013/14 Australia
2013 England
2010/11 England
2009 England
2006/07 Australia
2005 England
2002/03 Australia

The Ashes: Facts

Test Matches Played: 356

Test Match, Number of Victories: Australia - 152

Test Match, Number of Victories: England - 112

 

Australia

No. of Series Won: 34
No. of Series Lost: 32

England

No. of Series Won: 32
No. of Series Lost: 34

No. of Series Drawn: 7


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