The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Belief back as England brace for their biggest game since 2017
Belief back as England brace for their biggest game since 2017
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:07:22 GMT

It's been a long road to get here, but fans of the England women's cricket team can finally believe heading into Sunday's T20 World Cup final, writes Matthew Henry.

Sooryavanshi, 15, debuts in India loss to England
Sooryavanshi, 15, debuts in India loss to England
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:26:07 GMT

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the youngest man to play for India in England’s thrilling four-wicket win in the second T20 at Old Trafford.

Relive England's thrilling 2017 World Cup win
Relive England's thrilling 2017 World Cup win
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:13:33 GMT

Ahead of England facing Australia in the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, BBC Sport looks back at the last time England won a major tournament on home soil, when they beat India by nine runs at Lord's in the 50-over World Cup in 2017.

Bethell stars as he guides England to impressive win against India
Bethell stars as he guides England to impressive win against India
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:11:51 GMT

Jacob Bethell hits an unbeaten 76 as England recover from 1-2 to chase down 191 to beat India by four wickets in the second T20 at Old Trafford and take a 1-0 lead in the five match series.

Organisers ease concern of clash between World Cup final warm-ups and Rita Ora set
Organisers ease concern of clash between World Cup final warm-ups and Rita Ora set
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:07 GMT

England and Australia will be allowed to warm up on the Lord's outfield before Sunday's T20 World Cup final, having initially being told they could not until after a performance by pop star Rita Ora.

Do Australia have mental edge over England before final?
Do Australia have mental edge over England before final?
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:31:55 GMT

How can England overcome the psychological challenges of playing against Australia when they meet at the Women's T20 World Cup final?

Cartoons & hose hands - what makes Sooryavanshi, 15, special?
Cartoons & hose hands - what makes Sooryavanshi, 15, special?
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:11:16 GMT

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes his international debut for India in a T20 against England at the age of 15. BBC Sport asks three batting legends what makes him so special.

West Indies v Sri Lanka - second Test scorecard
West Indies v Sri Lanka - second Test scorecard
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Latest scorecard from the second Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka in Antigua.

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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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