The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

England different from when Pietersen left - Root
England different from when Pietersen left - Root
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:18:17 GMT

Joe Root says the England team is "very different" to the one Kevin Pietersen was sacked from in 2014, after the former batter joined the coaching staff of the white-ball side.

Clarke leads Notts recovery against Hampshire
Clarke leads Notts recovery against Hampshire
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:34:09 GMT

Joe Clarke scores 105 as title hopefuls Nottinghamshire recover from 20-3 to total 377 on the first day against Hampshire.

Hundred owners show interest in stakes in Big Bash franchises
Hundred owners show interest in stakes in Big Bash franchises
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:56:28 GMT

Cricket Australia opens the Big Bash to private investment - with some owners of franchises in The Hundred showing interest.

Thomas puts leaders Somerset on top against Foxes
Thomas puts leaders Somerset on top against Foxes
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:26:42 GMT

Josh Thomas continues his impressive season for Division One leaders Somerset against relegation-threatened Leicestershire on day one.

Bamber boosts Bears as Glamorgan crumble
Bamber boosts Bears as Glamorgan crumble
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:58:51 GMT

Seamer Ethan Bamber takes five wickets as Glamorgan are bowled out for 69 by title-chasing Warwickshire, who replied with 154 on day one.

Essex bowlers fight back to slow Yorkshire progress
Essex bowlers fight back to slow Yorkshire progress
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:29:31 GMT

Yorkshire are 241-6 at stumps on day one of their County Championship match against Essex at Headingley.

Who has played the most career Test matches?
Who has played the most career Test matches?
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:30:07 GMT

Joe Root will move up the list of all-time Test appearances when England face Pakistan at Edgbaston

Morgan stars as Middlesex bowl out battling Durham
Morgan stars as Middlesex bowl out battling Durham
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:10:03 GMT

Ben Raine leads a Durham fightback with the bat after Seb Morgan's four wickets had put Middlesex in the driving seat on day one at Chester-le-Street.

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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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