The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

First England-India T20 abandoned because of rain
First England-India T20 abandoned because of rain
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:19:23 GMT

England’s attempt to move on from a dreadful start to the summer is hit by the weather as their first T20 against India is abandoned because of rain.

Sciver-Brunt passed fit for England's semi-final
Sciver-Brunt passed fit for England's semi-final
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:57:04 GMT

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is passed fit to return from injury for Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

T20 Blast round-up: Northants maintain perfect record
T20 Blast round-up: Northants maintain perfect record
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:59:46 GMT

Northamptonshire Steelbacks maintain their perfect record in the T20 Blast by beating Gloucestershire at Bristol.

The therapy used by NBA icon O'Neal to get England's Sciver-Brunt fit
The therapy used by NBA icon O'Neal to get England's Sciver-Brunt fit
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:27:22 GMT

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt used a rare treatment employed by NBA great Shaquille O'Neal in bid to be fit for T20 World Cup semi-final.

Test Match Special Podcast
Test Match Special Podcast
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:42:00 GMT

Isa Guha gets together some of England’s key figures from their 2017 World Cup victory.

Brook would accept 'honour' of Test captaincy
Brook would accept 'honour' of Test captaincy
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:31:11 GMT

Harry Brook says he would accept the England Test captaincy and believes it is possible to lead the country in all three formats.

Sussex bowler Crocombe to make Surrey move
Sussex bowler Crocombe to make Surrey move
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:37:25 GMT

Surrey announce the signing of Sussex and England Lions fast bowler Henry Crocombe for the 2027 season.

England and India frustrated by rain as first T20 abandoned
England and India frustrated by rain as first T20 abandoned
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:23:33 GMT

England and India are both left frustrated as the first T20 in their five match series is abandoned because of rain during the innings break, after India had set England 190 to win at Chester-le-Street.

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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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