The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

No hiding place as England again drink in last-chance saloon
No hiding place as England again drink in last-chance saloon
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:36:09 GMT

There no excuses now England have their captain back and their best XI available for series decider against New Zealand, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Cartoons & hose hands - what makes Sooryavanshi, 15, special?
Cartoons & hose hands - what makes Sooryavanshi, 15, special?
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:11:16 GMT

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is poised to make his international debut for India against Ireland at the age of 15 years and 91 days. BBC Sport asks three batting legends what makes him so special.

Run records & miserly Aussies - what we've learned from T20 World Cup
Run records & miserly Aussies - what we've learned from T20 World Cup
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:57:37 GMT

Standout trends from the Women's T20 World Cup, including run-scoring records, curious tactics and more scoops than ever.

'Research' key to slowing down Sooryavanshi & India
'Research' key to slowing down Sooryavanshi & India
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:01:44 GMT

A huge couple of days for Irish cricket beckon as India arrive at Stormont for two T20 internationals on Friday and Sunday [both 13:30 BST].

Sciver-Brunt targets semi-final return after positive scan
Sciver-Brunt targets semi-final return after positive scan
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:45:00 GMT

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is feeling "positive" and believes her calf injury is going in the right "direction", says her wife Katherine.

England beat West Indies to secure semi-final place
England beat West Indies to secure semi-final place
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:23:08 GMT

England ease into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a game to spare by comprehensively beating West Indies by 38 runs at Lord's.

England ease into semi-finals with win over Windies
England ease into semi-finals with win over Windies
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:24:19 GMT

England eased into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a game to spare by comfortably beating West Indies by 38 runs at Lord's.

England complete victory despite dropped catches galore
England complete victory despite dropped catches galore
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:57:28 GMT

England eased into the semi‑finals with a 38‑run win over West Indies, overcoming six dropped catches - their most since facing the same side in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

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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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