The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

What next for English cricket, the leadership and Stokes?
What next for English cricket, the leadership and Stokes?
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:04:01 GMT

Who is under pressure? Could Harry Brook be captain? What is Ben Stokes' future? What's next for England after their skipper's retirement?

McCullum & Key should go in 'complete clearout' - Vaughan
McCullum & Key should go in 'complete clearout' - Vaughan
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:06:53 GMT

Former captain Michael Vaughan says England coach Brendon McCullum and Rob Key should resign as part of a "complete clear-out" following the retirement of Ben Stokes.

Stokes created moments and the moments are no more
Stokes created moments and the moments are no more
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:37:36 GMT

Ben Stokes was a cricketer of moments, and the moments are now no more, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh - one-off Test scorecard
Zimbabwe v Bangladesh - one-off Test scorecard
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Latest scorecard from the one-off Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare.

'I'm done' - Stokes rules out reversing retirement
'I'm done' - Stokes rules out reversing retirement
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:40:36 GMT

England captain Ben Stokes has rejects suggestions he could reverse his international retirement for next year's Ashes, saying he is "done".

Women's T20 World Cup: Pick your team of the tournament as semi-finals loom
Women's T20 World Cup: Pick your team of the tournament as semi-finals loom
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:12:03 GMT

Select your standout XI for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup.

'Exposed' England need a world-class coach - Vaughan
'Exposed' England need a world-class coach - Vaughan
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:18:35 GMT

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England need to change direction after a series defeat by New Zealand and believes the ECB hierarchy should approach Andy Flower to take the team forward.

My commitment to England has never wavered  - McCullum
My commitment to England has never wavered - McCullum
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:42:40 GMT

Brendon McCullum says he want to carry on as England head coach after questions were raised about his future following a 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand and the retirement of Ben Stokes.

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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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