The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

McCullum confused by stories of rift as Stokes returns
McCullum confused by stories of rift as Stokes returns
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:35:55 GMT

Head coach Brendon McCullum said he remains "good friends" with England captain Ben Stokes and the pair have "no idea" why rumours of a rift have emerged.

Ice packs & F1 cooling vests - England ready for heat
Ice packs & F1 cooling vests - England ready for heat
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:55:35 GMT

England will use ice packs, Formula 1-style cooling vests and other methods to deal with the heat during their match against West Indies, says stand-in captain Charlie Dean.

Australia thrash Pakistan to edge closer to semis
Australia thrash Pakistan to edge closer to semis
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:44:53 GMT

Ellyse Perry stars with 71 as Australia beat Pakistan by 113 runs to remain unbeaten at the Women's T20 World Cup.

New Zealand knock Scotland out of T20 World Cup
New Zealand knock Scotland out of T20 World Cup
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:57:24 GMT

Defending champions New Zealand eliminate Scotland and keep their hopes of a T20 World Cup semi-final place alive with an impressive display in Bristol.

Sri Lanka beat Ireland to stay in semi-final hunt
Sri Lanka beat Ireland to stay in semi-final hunt
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:42:41 GMT

Chamari Athapaththu hits an unbeaten 106 as Sri Lanka cruise to a nine-wicket win over Ireland to keep their World Cup semi-final hopes alive.

Wins for Blaze, Durham & Lancs in One-Day Cup
Wins for Blaze, Durham & Lancs in One-Day Cup
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:27:13 GMT

The Blaze move further clear at the top, Durham climb to third and Lancashire thrash struggling Essex in the Women's One-Day Cup.

How is UK heatwave impacting sport for players and fans?
How is UK heatwave impacting sport for players and fans?
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:57:06 GMT

BBC Sport explores the impact of the UK heatwave on sports events across the country

Who needs what to qualify for Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals?
Who needs what to qualify for Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals?
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:09:02 GMT

As the group stages of the Women's T20 World Cup reaches the final week, BBC Sport looks at who needs what to reach the semi-finals.

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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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