The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Brook criticises 'worst ever' pitch after ODI win
Brook criticises 'worst ever' pitch after ODI win
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:28:05 GMT

England captain Harry Brook says the pitch used for the second one-day international against Sri Lanka in Colombo was "probably the worst" he's played on.

Root's 75 helps England level ODI series in Sri Lanka
Root's 75 helps England level ODI series in Sri Lanka
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:39:19 GMT

Joe Root makes a measured 75 as England pull off a comfortable run chase to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second one-day international.

Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup
Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:37:59 GMT

Bangladesh decide to boycott next month's T20 World Cup and their place at the tournament will be taken by Scotland.

Ireland reach Super Six despite Bangladesh defeat
Ireland reach Super Six despite Bangladesh defeat
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:42:19 GMT

Ireland lose to Bangladesh by nine runs in their Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier group game, but qualify for the Super Six phase.

Scotland ease to T20 qualifying win over Thailand
Scotland ease to T20 qualifying win over Thailand
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:41:00 GMT

A superb half-century from Sarah Bryce in a five-wicket win over Thailand boosts Scotland's hopes of qualifying for the Women's T20 World Cup.

Ireland beat Italy in historic T20 warm-up
Ireland beat Italy in historic T20 warm-up
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:08:40 GMT

Matthew Humphreys takes 4-16 as Ireland beat Italy in the first of three Twenty20 internationals between the sides in Dubai.

Essex sign Mulder for early part of 2026 season
Essex sign Mulder for early part of 2026 season
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:27:10 GMT

Essex sign South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder for the first 10 weeks of the 2026 county season.

Suryakumar stars as India cruise past NZ in second T20 - scorecard
Suryakumar stars as India cruise past NZ in second T20 - scorecard
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Latest scorecard from the second Twenty20 international between India and New Zealand in Raipur.

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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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