The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

England hit by Rew drops and Nicholls century
England hit by Rew drops and Nicholls century
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:42:41 GMT

England’s parlous position in the second Test against New Zealand is compounded by drops from debutant wicketkeeper James Rew and a superb century by Henry Nicholls.

India v Afghanistan - third  ODI scorecard
India v Afghanistan - third ODI scorecard
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Latest scorecard from the third and final one-day international between India and Afghanistan in Chennai.

Durham bemused by Stokes doubts as England captain finds home comfort
Durham bemused by Stokes doubts as England captain finds home comfort
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:06:21 GMT

Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind" following an incident in a London nightclub.

England feel the heat with New Zealand in total control of third Test
England feel the heat with New Zealand in total control of third Test
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:04:29 GMT

Henry Nicholls finishes unbeaten on 119 as New Zealand end day three with a lead of 352, and still seven wickets in hand as they take complete control of the second Test against England at The Oval.

'Play straight, be great' - why England must play for draw
'Play straight, be great' - why England must play for draw
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:37:15 GMT

Former captains Alistair Cook and Michael Vaughan both believe England have to play for the draw in the remaining two days of the second Test.

NZ keep World Cup hopes alive with narrow win over Ireland
NZ keep World Cup hopes alive with narrow win over Ireland
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:55:55 GMT

New Zealand are still in the mix for a semi-finals spot at the T20 World Cup after a thrilling four-run win over Ireland in Southampton.

Goldsworthy shines for Somerset but Warwicks on top
Goldsworthy shines for Somerset but Warwicks on top
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:13:43 GMT

Lewis Goldsworthy musters a battling 90 to keep Somerset afloat on day one of the County Championship match against Warwickshire at Taunton.

Ahmed impresses to put Leics on top against Yorks
Ahmed impresses to put Leics on top against Yorks
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:14:53 GMT

Struggling Leicestershire enjoy one of the better days in what has been a tough return to Division One cricket as Yorkshire are bowled out for 185.

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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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