The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

England planning warm-up before anniversary Test
England planning warm-up before anniversary Test
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:15:08 GMT

England are planning to play a pink-ball warm-up match before the 150th anniversary Test against Australia in Melbourne next year.

England's Crawley signs Kent contract extension
England's Crawley signs Kent contract extension
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:26:38 GMT

England opener Zak Crawley signs a one-year contract extension with Kent.

England too 'careful' in defeat by Windies - Brook
England too 'careful' in defeat by Windies - Brook
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:41:51 GMT

Captain Harry Brook says England's batters were "too careful" in their 30-run defeat by West Indies at the T20 World Cup.

Spinner Patel joins Leics as Maharaj replacement
Spinner Patel joins Leics as Maharaj replacement
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:18:23 GMT

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel joins Leicestershire for their return to the top flight of the County Championship.

Sri Lanka crush Oman for second win in T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka crush Oman for second win in T20 World Cup
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:34:55 GMT

Co‑hosts Sri Lanka produce a commanding display to claim a massive 105‑run victory against Oman, making it two wins from two matches at the T20 World Cup.

England spun out by West Indies at T20 World Cup
England spun out by West Indies at T20 World Cup
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:32:05 GMT

England's batters are spun out by West Indies in Mumbai as Harry Brook's side fall to a 30-run defeat in their second match at the T20 World Cup.

Proteas edge Afghanistan after two super overs
Proteas edge Afghanistan after two super overs
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:08:11 GMT

South Africa pull off a memorable victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup as the Proteas edge past their opponents after two super overs in Ahmedabad.

England suffer disappointing defeat by West Indies
England suffer disappointing defeat by West Indies
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:08:33 GMT

England's batters put in a disappointing display as they lose by 30 runs to West Indies in their second match of the T20 World Cup.

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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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