The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

England progress at World Cup despite Italy scare
England progress at World Cup despite Italy scare
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:25:51 GMT

England given another major fright but hold off tournament debutants Italy by 24 runs to secure a place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup.

England avoid upset against Italy to reach Super 8s
England avoid upset against Italy to reach Super 8s
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:32:59 GMT

England are given another major fright but hold off tournament debutants Italy by 24 runs to secure a place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.

Jacks hits superb half century against Italy
Jacks hits superb half century against Italy
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:27:59 GMT

Will Jacks hits 53 off 22 balls to take England past 200 against Italy in the T20 World Cup.

Smith added to Australia squad before crucial match
Smith added to Australia squad before crucial match
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:05:35 GMT

Batter Steve Smith is added to Australia's T20 World Cup squad in time for Monday's crucial match against Sri Lanka in Kandy.

Rashid takes unusual 700th wicket as Afghanistan beat UAE
Rashid takes unusual 700th wicket as Afghanistan beat UAE
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:39:36 GMT

Rashid Khan claims his 700th T20 wicket in unusual circumstances as Afghanistan keep their faint World Cup hopes alive with a five-wicket win over United Arab Emirates.

Kerr succeeds Devine as New Zealand captain
Kerr succeeds Devine as New Zealand captain
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:34:27 GMT

Melie Kerr says it's a "massive privilege' to be named the new New Zealand captain with the all-rounder taking over across all formats from Sophie Devine.

Test Match Special Podcast
Test Match Special Podcast
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:02:00 GMT

England managed to get over the line against spirited Italy to qualify for the Super 8s.

Farrant forced to retire because of back injury
Farrant forced to retire because of back injury
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:48:49 GMT

Surrey announce that England bowler Tash Farrant has been forced to retire from professional cricket because of a persistent back injury.

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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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