The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

England playing their best cricket in years - Hartley
England playing their best cricket in years - Hartley
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:44:35 GMT

Former spinner Alex Hartley says England are playing their best cricket "for years" and she is "very confident" about their chances in Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final.

The making of Dean - England's serene stand-in skipper
The making of Dean - England's serene stand-in skipper
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:19:53 GMT

Charlie Dean could have been defined by one crushing dismissal at Lord's - here is how she has steered England to the World Cup semi-finals as stand-in captain instead.

England and India frustrated by rain as first T20 abandoned
England and India frustrated by rain as first T20 abandoned
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:23:33 GMT

England and India are both left frustrated as the first T20 in their five match series is abandoned because of rain during the innings break, after India had set England 190 to win at Chester-le-Street.

First England-India T20 abandoned because of rain
First England-India T20 abandoned because of rain
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:19:23 GMT

England’s attempt to move on from a dreadful start to the summer is hit by the weather as their first T20 against India is abandoned because of rain.

Sciver-Brunt passed fit for England's semi-final
Sciver-Brunt passed fit for England's semi-final
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:57:04 GMT

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is passed fit to return from injury for Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

Clark agrees one-year deal to stay at Sussex
Clark agrees one-year deal to stay at Sussex
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:05:36 GMT

Sussex batter Tom Clark signs a new one-year contract with the financially-stricken county.

Northants batter McSweeney re-signs for 2027
Northants batter McSweeney re-signs for 2027
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:33:55 GMT

Australia Test batter Nathan McSweeney will remain with Northamptonshire for the 2027 season.

T20 Blast round-up: Northants maintain perfect record
T20 Blast round-up: Northants maintain perfect record
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:59:46 GMT

Northamptonshire Steelbacks maintain their perfect record in the T20 Blast by beating Gloucestershire at Bristol.

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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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