The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

More change needed after Stokes retires - Vaughan
More change needed after Stokes retires - Vaughan
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:32:04 GMT

Former captain Michael Vaughan says he will be "absolutely staggered" if there is not more leadership change in English cricket after Ben Stokes' retirement.

Retirement the best thing for me - Stokes
Retirement the best thing for me - Stokes
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:57:03 GMT

Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.

Wilson replaces Malan as Ireland head coach
Wilson replaces Malan as Ireland head coach
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:49:24 GMT

Heinrich Malan stands down as head coach of Ireland's cricket team, less than 24 hours after the historic Twenty20 series win over world champions India, and is replaced by Gary Wilson.

Stokes exit unconventional for an English great - Agnew
Stokes exit unconventional for an English great - Agnew
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:33:07 GMT

Ben Stokes' shock retirement as England captain during the third Test against New Zealand was unconventional - just like the great player himself, says Jonathan Agnew.

England set for series defeat in Stokes' last Test
England set for series defeat in Stokes' last Test
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:44:39 GMT

England face a mountainous task to send Ben Stokes into retirement with victory over New Zealand after captain drops astonishing announcement day four of deciding Test at Trent Bridge.

Was historic weekend the biggest in Irish cricket history?
Was historic weekend the biggest in Irish cricket history?
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:56:36 GMT

After the men's and women's sides both made history with victories over India and the West Indies, was it the biggest weekend in Irish cricket history?

England heading for series defeat against NZ after chaotic day
England heading for series defeat against NZ after chaotic day
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:50:15 GMT

England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side closed on 103-4, needing 270 runs to win and avoid a series defeat in Ben Stokes' last in charge, following his shock announcement that he'll be retiring from international cricket after the match.

'There's so much people don't see' - Stokes on retirement decision
'There's so much people don't see' - Stokes on retirement decision
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:02:40 GMT

Following day four of England's third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, captain Ben Stokes explains his reasons for announcing his retiring, saying "the time was right" to leave international cricket.

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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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