The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Rew steers Somerset towards win at Hampshire
Rew steers Somerset towards win at Hampshire
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:57:38 GMT

James Rew passes 50 for the fourth time in five County Championship innings as Somerset put themselves on course to beat Hampshire.

Cook haul helps set up Essex run chase at Warwicks
Cook haul helps set up Essex run chase at Warwicks
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:21:20 GMT

A fascinating final day awaits in the County Championship at Edgbaston where Essex will resume on 11-0, chasing a target of 206 to beat Warwickshire.

Bracey ton helps Glos fightback v injury-hit Lancs
Bracey ton helps Glos fightback v injury-hit Lancs
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:33:11 GMT

Lancashire's injury woes continue as a James Bracey century helps Gloucestershire stage a spirited fightback on day three of their Division Two fixture at Bristol.

Somerset's Rew can 'absolutely' open for England
Somerset's Rew can 'absolutely' open for England
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:40:42 GMT

Somerset wicketkeeper James Rew can "absolutely" open the batting for England, according to his county head coach Jason Kerr.

Namibia hit last-ball six to beat Scotland after Munsey hundred
Namibia hit last-ball six to beat Scotland after Munsey hundred
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:06:38 GMT

Namibia's Dylan Leicher strikes a final-ball six as the hosts beat Scotland by four wickets in the final match of their T20 series.

MCC considers fast-tracking women members
MCC considers fast-tracking women members
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:26:08 GMT

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) will consider fast-tracking memberships for women to address a gender imbalance.

17 wickets fall on second day between Gloucs and Lancs
17 wickets fall on second day between Gloucs and Lancs
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:36:06 GMT

Keaton Jennings stages a dogged half-century to give Lancashire a crucial advantage over struggling Gloucestershire at the halfway stage at Bristol.

McSweeney and Sales fight back against Middlesex
McSweeney and Sales fight back against Middlesex
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:39:20 GMT

Nathan McSweeney and James Sales share an unbroken century partnership as Northants reach 229-4, replying to Middlesex's 341 all out.

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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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