The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Smith racks up England's fourth half-century of the innings
Smith racks up England's fourth half-century of the innings
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:08:45 GMT

Jamie Smith reaches his half-century, becoming England's fourth batter to score a 50 in the innings against Pakistan, helping them build a strong lead in day two of the third Test at Edgbaston.

Lawrence races to 50 in a strong morning session
Lawrence races to 50 in a strong morning session
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:37 GMT

England batter Dan Lawrence races to a half-century during the morning session in day two of the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, as he chases his first Test hundred.

Gay should open for England in South Africa - Cook
Gay should open for England in South Africa - Cook
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:22:25 GMT

England batter Emilio Gay has done enough to lock in an opener's spot for their winter tour of South Africa, according to Sir Alastair Cook.

Group entered hotel of cricketers mistaken for migrants
Group entered hotel of cricketers mistaken for migrants
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:14:43 GMT

Protesters congregated at a Portsmouth hotel after false rumours that a coach of migrants had arrived.

Hermann equals ODI debut score record in SA win
Hermann equals ODI debut score record in SA win
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:58:28 GMT

Jordan Hermann strikes 150 to equal the record for the highest score in a one-day international debut as South Africa beat Namibia by 99 runs in Windhoek.

England demolish Pakistan to take charge of Test
England demolish Pakistan to take charge of Test
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:42:16 GMT

England again demolish the dismal Pakistan batting to move on course for a 3-0 clean sweep on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston.

'Embarrassing' Pakistan break record in innings to forget
'Embarrassing' Pakistan break record in innings to forget
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:57:55 GMT

The only thing gloomier than the leaden skies at lunch on day of the third Test at Edgbaston will be the mood in the Pakistan dressing room as things went from bad to worse.

Title-chasing Somerset build big lead over Leics
Title-chasing Somerset build big lead over Leics
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:34:23 GMT

Title-chasing Somerset bowl out Leicestershire for 157 before building a lead of 372 with seven wickets in hand on day two.

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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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