The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Why England must move on quickly from Ashes hangover
Why England must move on quickly from Ashes hangover
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:57:52 GMT

England have invested in Brendon McCullum once again but now it is time for his team to start paying back the faith, writes Stephan Shemilt.

England will not enforce World Cup social media ban
England will not enforce World Cup social media ban
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:43:06 GMT

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says they will not be replicating the social media ban that was in place for the 2017 World Cup for this year's T20 version.

Strict IPL stance could make things messy for England - Stokes
Strict IPL stance could make things messy for England - Stokes
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:52:15 GMT

Captain Ben Stokes warns that players could abandon international cricket if England take a hardline stance on the Indian Premier League.

England do not need massive change - Stokes
England do not need massive change - Stokes
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:01:54 GMT

Captain Ben Stokes insists England do not have to make a "massive change", despite their 4-1 Ashes hammering in Australia.

Surrey race to eight-wicket win over Middlesex in Blast
Surrey race to eight-wicket win over Middlesex in Blast
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:19:33 GMT

Ollie Pope strikes his first half-century of this year's T20 Blast as Surrey coast past Middlesex in a one-sided South Group derby at The Oval.

Never any doubt about Knight's England spot - Edwards
Never any doubt about Knight's England spot - Edwards
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:32 GMT

England head coach Charlotte Edwards praises Heather Knight's resilience after the former captain's timely return to form before the T20 World Cup.

Test Match Special Podcast
Test Match Special Podcast
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:35:00 GMT

Hear from Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum, and Tom Latham ahead of England's first Test.

Capsey and Knight star as England seal record-breaking series win over India
Capsey and Knight star as England seal record-breaking series win over India
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:46:42 GMT

Alice Capsey hits 82 whilst Heather Knight finishes unbeaten on 70 as England chase down 181, the highest run-chase in women's T20 history in England, to secure a six-wicket win against India, sealing an impressive 2-1 series win in Taunton.

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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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