The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

McCullum welcomes Stokes return as captain for third Test
McCullum welcomes Stokes return as captain for third Test
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:20:52 GMT

England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is ready to work with returning captain Ben Stokes for the deciding Test against New Zealand.

Second Test ratings: Which England players got 3/10?
Second Test ratings: Which England players got 3/10?
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:10:22 GMT

England were on the end of a thumping 253-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval. How did the players rate?

Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge defeat
Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge defeat
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:03:42 GMT

England's miserable fortnight ends with a crushing defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval - setting up a high-stakes decider at Trent Bridge.

Stokes and Atkinson withdrawn from county games
Stokes and Atkinson withdrawn from county games
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:53:49 GMT

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are withdrawn from their County Championship fixtures in the clearest indication yet they will be available to play for England in the third Test against New Zealand.

Sooryavanshi, 15, hits record-breaking 11-ball fifty
Sooryavanshi, 15, hits record-breaking 11-ball fifty
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:10:21 GMT

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.

Pollard overtakes Gayle as record T20 run-scorer
Pollard overtakes Gayle as record T20 run-scorer
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:17:16 GMT

Former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard breaks compatriot Chris Gayle's 12-year record as the record run-scorer in T20 cricket.

Windies edge past Sri Lanka to remain unbeaten
Windies edge past Sri Lanka to remain unbeaten
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:52:41 GMT

Stafanie Taylor guides West Indies to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka, while the result also sees Ireland eliminated from the tournament.

England embarrassed by Henry as NZ secure huge win to level series
England embarrassed by Henry as NZ secure huge win to level series
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:56:20 GMT

New Zealand crash through England's lower batting order, taking the five wickets required for victory in the first hour of play on day five, with Matt Henry finishing with 11 wickets in the match, as the tourists secure a 253-run victory in the second Test at The Oval to level the series 1-1 with one match to play.

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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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