The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

'They lose their captain!' - Sciver-Brunt goes with England toiling
'They lose their captain!' - Sciver-Brunt goes with England toiling
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:12:05 GMT

England make the worst start to the afternoon session as captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is trapped lbw for 44, in just the second over after lunch, as the hosts fall to 142-6 in their first innings against India in the one-off Test at Lord's.

Jones shows fight with half-century before falling just before lunch
Jones shows fight with half-century before falling just before lunch
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:25:36 GMT

Amy Jones hits 50 off 59 balls to help England recover after India took three early wickets on the morning of day two, but the batter falls just before lunch to leave the home side 137-5 after the first session, 148 runs behind India's first innings total of 285.

Afghan women set for ICC funding extension
Afghan women set for ICC funding extension
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:57:20 GMT

Afghanistan's women's refugee team are set to have their funding extended after a recommendation is made to the ICC board at their annual conference.

'They're in trouble' - England's dreadful start to day two
'They're in trouble' - England's dreadful start to day two
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:16:00 GMT

England lose two wickets in four balls as Maia Bouchier is caught and Heather Knight trapped lbw as the hosts fall from 31-1 to 32-3, making a dreadful start to day two of the one-off Test against India at Lord's.

Ecclestone breaks record - in front of those who paved the way
Ecclestone breaks record - in front of those who paved the way
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:42:46 GMT

Sophie Ecclestone is a fitting player to take the headlines after a momentous opening day at Lord's, where past England players were honoured for paving the way.

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh - third ODI scorecard
Zimbabwe v Bangladesh - third ODI scorecard
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Latest scorecard from the third one-day international between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare.

ECB to face no action over Stokes retirement video
ECB to face no action over Stokes retirement video
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:49:47 GMT

England will face no action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Ben Stokes' retirement video.

Ecclestone makes history as England fight back
Ecclestone makes history as England fight back
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:04:21 GMT

Sophie Ecclestone becomes England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts fight back late on day one against India of the first women's Test at Lord's.

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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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