The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

'Older, more mature, better' - how Banton built breakthrough knock
'Older, more mature, better' - how Banton built breakthrough knock
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:14:16 GMT

Tom Banton's 63 not out against Scotland was his breakout innings for England and he says it was down to his increased maturity.

West Indies reach Super 8s and USA stay in contention
West Indies reach Super 8s and USA stay in contention
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:24:00 GMT

Shai Hope scores a half century as West Indies race to a nine-wicket win over Nepal to reach the Super 8s, while the USA's batters star in a 31-run victory over Namibia.

Bocelli on the bus & Balotelli at the airport - Italy's World Cup
Bocelli on the bus & Balotelli at the airport - Italy's World Cup
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:54:08 GMT

From meeting Mario Balotelli and Paolo Maldini to singing Andrea Bocelli and Ed Sheeran on the bus after their maiden T20 World Cup win, BBC Sport takes a look inside Italy's tournament.

Why is there talk about a Pakistan spinner's action?
Why is there talk about a Pakistan spinner's action?
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:35:30 GMT

Who is Usman Tariq and what is the story behind the Pakistan spinner's much-debated bowling action?

Agha removes Abhishek for a duck in the first over
Agha removes Abhishek for a duck in the first over
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:54:30 GMT

Pakistan captain Salman Agha removes India's Abhishek Sharma for a duck in the first over of their T20 World Cup group stage match.

West Indies reach Super 8s after thrashing Nepal
West Indies reach Super 8s after thrashing Nepal
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:01:15 GMT

West Indies reach the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup as they thrash Nepal by nine-wickets. The defeat for Nepal eliminates them from the tournament.

'England have no chance at T20 World Cup if they do not improve'
'England have no chance at T20 World Cup if they do not improve'
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:50:42 GMT

England got back to winning ways against Scotland but their T20 World Cup hopes look slim unless there are significant improvements, writes Matthew Henry.

Markram smashes Proteas to dominant win over New Zealand
Markram smashes Proteas to dominant win over New Zealand
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:09:13 GMT

Aiden Markram scores a blistering unbeaten 86 as South Africa race to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand to maintain their 100% record at the T20 World Cup.

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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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