The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

McCullum backs captain Stokes to find batting form
McCullum backs captain Stokes to find batting form
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:12 GMT

England captain Ben Stokes’ batting is “not too far away” from a return to form, says head coach Brendon McCullum.

India complete record Test win over Afghanistan
India complete record Test win over Afghanistan
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:42:57 GMT

Debutant Manav Suthar takes seven wickets in the match as India thrash Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs to claim their biggest Test win.

Remarkable Tongue is England's premier bowler - Agnew
Remarkable Tongue is England's premier bowler - Agnew
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:16:49 GMT

Gus Atkinson and Ollie Robinson showed their skills in victory over New Zealand, but Josh Tongue is now England's premier Test bowler, writes Jonathan Agnew.

Lord's pitch does not benefit Test format - Stokes
Lord's pitch does not benefit Test format - Stokes
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:44:53 GMT

England captain Ben Stokes says the Lord’s pitch on which his side won the first Test against New Zealand is not helpful for the future of the game’s longest format.

'Comebacks don't get much better' - first Test ratings
'Comebacks don't get much better' - first Test ratings
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:29:26 GMT

Ollie Robinson leads the way as bowlers dominate during England's first Test win over New Zealand - but it was a tough few days for the batters.

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

Before the Women's T20 World Cup starts on the 12 June, BBC Sport looks back at the last time England won the tournament, when they beat India by nine runs in the 2017 final at Lord's.

Warwickshire can win Championship - Mousley
Warwickshire can win Championship - Mousley
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:40:30 GMT

Warwickshire all-rounder Dan Mousley says the squad believes they can end this season with their ninth County Championship title.

Livingstone admits Lancashire are lacking fight
Livingstone admits Lancashire are lacking fight
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:06:11 GMT

Liam Livingstone admits Lancashire are lacking fight after losing four of their first five Vitality Blast games.

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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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