The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

England spun out by Sri Lanka in first ODI
England spun out by Sri Lanka in first ODI
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:04:47 GMT

England change formats and opponents, yet still follow their dismal Ashes campaign with defeat by Sri Lanka in the first one-day international in Colombo.

All change in The Hundred - what's next?
All change in The Hundred - what's next?
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:08:56 GMT

Changing names, signing players and elaborate new logos. BBC Sport takes you through all the changes in The Hundred as sides build towards the 2026 season.

Wright stands down as England national selector
Wright stands down as England national selector
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:30:17 GMT

Luke Wright will step down as national selector in the latest change to the England backroom following the dismal Ashes campaign.

Bangladesh refuse to back down in T20 World Cup row
Bangladesh refuse to back down in T20 World Cup row
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:28:22 GMT

Bangladesh's place at next month's T20 World Cup is in jeopardy after the nation's cricket board reaffirms its plea to move matches from India to Sri Lanka.

What is Curran's ultra-slow 'moon ball' leaving batters in a spin?
What is Curran's ultra-slow 'moon ball' leaving batters in a spin?
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:27:32 GMT

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what is a 'moon ball' and how England's Sam Curran mastered the delivery in the first ODI against Sri Lanka.

Welsh Fire sign World Cup winner Woakes for Hundred
Welsh Fire sign World Cup winner Woakes for Hundred
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:00:34 GMT

Welsh Fire sign former England international Chris Woakes for the 2026 season of The Hundred.

Scotland secure first group win against Zimbabwe
Scotland secure first group win against Zimbabwe
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:50:19 GMT

Scotland secured their first win in Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier Group B by defeating Zimbabwe by five wickets in Nepal.

Windies earn consolation win over Afghanistan in third T20 - scorecard
Windies earn consolation win over Afghanistan in third T20 - scorecard
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Full scorecard from the third Twenty20 international between Afghanistan and West Indies in Sharjah.

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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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