The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

'Keeping England in the match' - Fisher reaches first Test fifty
'Keeping England in the match' - Fisher reaches first Test fifty
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:23:04 GMT

Watch the moment England bowler Matt Fisher scores a first Test half-century as he frustrates New Zealand on the third morning of the second Test at The Oval.

Henry takes five wickets to give New Zealand control early on day three
Henry takes five wickets to give New Zealand control early on day three
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:46:07 GMT

Matt Henry puts himself on the honours board at The Oval as he completes a five-wicket haul on the morning of day three of the second Test against England, giving his side complete control of the match.

Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZ
Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZ
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:33:42 GMT

Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

Scotland fall short of famous win over Windies
Scotland fall short of famous win over Windies
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:28:13 GMT

Scotland come up agonisingly short of a famous victory at the T20 World Cup as West Indies somehow come through to win a tumultuous game at Headingley.

England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ
England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:15:26 GMT

England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.

Lord Botham criticises Stokes for breaking curfew
Lord Botham criticises Stokes for breaking curfew
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:31:35 GMT

Lord Botham criticises England captain Ben Stokes for breaking a team curfew and says there is no way to "justify what happened".

Dean left out of England squad for Lord's Test
Dean left out of England squad for Lord's Test
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:16:13 GMT

Uncapped pair Ellie Threlkeld are Grace Potts are picked in England's squad for the historic first women's Test at Lord's against India but Charlie Dean is left out.

Dropped England captain Stokes to play for Durham
Dropped England captain Stokes to play for Durham
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:15:36 GMT

Ben Stokes will make his return to action for Durham after being named in their squad for the County Championship match against Northamptonshire on Friday.

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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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