The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

England get early breakthrough as Archer removes Masood
England get early breakthrough as Archer removes Masood
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:43:31 GMT

England get an early breakthrough at the start of Pakistan's first innings as Jofra Archer and Jamie Smith combine to remove Shan Masood for just one, with Pakistan 5-1, in response to England's first innings score of 290 on the second day of the second Test at Lord's.

Hundred schedule impact worth the price - ECB chair
Hundred schedule impact worth the price - ECB chair
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:48:24 GMT

Scheduling issues caused by The Hundred are a "price worth paying", says England and Wales Cricket Board chair Richard Thompson.

Smith and Cox lead England fightback after tricky first day at Lord's
Smith and Cox lead England fightback after tricky first day at Lord's
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:10:58 GMT

Jamie Smith hits 61 and Jordan Cox adds 55 to help England fight back on day one of the second Test against Pakistan, as the hosts recover from 77-4 to close on 248-9 at Lord's.

Namibia v South Africa - T20 tri-series scorecard
Namibia v South Africa - T20 tri-series scorecard
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek.

Scotland v Netherlands - first women's ODI scorecard
Scotland v Netherlands - first women's ODI scorecard
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Latest scorecard from the first women's one-day international between Scotland and the Netherlands at Titwood.

Lancashire all-rounder Morris set to retire
Lancashire all-rounder Morris set to retire
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:29:48 GMT

All-rounder Fi Morris will retire at the end of the One-Day Cup campaign after four seasons with Lancashire.

Durham will pick bowler Carse until told otherwise
Durham will pick bowler Carse until told otherwise
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:29:23 GMT

Durham coach Ryan Campbell says he is comfortable with selecting Brydon Carse, and will continue to do so unless they are told otherwise.

Smith & Cox help England to 248-9 on truncated day one
Smith & Cox help England to 248-9 on truncated day one
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:54:31 GMT

Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox battle difficult conditions and an improved Pakistan performance to take England to a competitive total on the opening day of the second Test.

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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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