The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India
Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:45:38 GMT

England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Zadran dies aged 38
Former Afghanistan fast bowler Zadran dies aged 38
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:24:14 GMT

Former Afghanistan fast bowler and "foundation-laying figure" Shapoor Zadran dies at the age of 38.

'They've been hammered' - Rashid wicket inflicts record loss on India
'They've been hammered' - Rashid wicket inflicts record loss on India
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:11:55 GMT

Adil Rashid picks up the final wicket of Varun Chakravarthy as England inflict India's heaviest T20 defeat at Trent Bridge, as the tourists are bowled out for 76, losing by 125 runs, as England take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five match series.

How close is that? - Buttler removes Varma with fingertip stumping
How close is that? - Buttler removes Varma with fingertip stumping
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:02:01 GMT

Jos Buttler stumps India's Tilak Varma but only just, after managing to hang onto the ball for just enough time to hit the stumps, before dropping it, much to the delight of the home crowd at Trent Bridge.

'That's bragging rights for Jofra' - Archer removes Sooryavanshi
'That's bragging rights for Jofra' - Archer removes Sooryavanshi
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:12:38 GMT

England's Jofra Archer picks up the big wicket of his IPL teammate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for just 13, as India lose a second early wicket at Trent Bridge, falling to 29-2, chasing 202 to win.

Ireland face 'big question' on World Test Championship
Ireland face 'big question' on World Test Championship
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:43:18 GMT

Cricket Ireland chief executive Sarah Keane says the prospect of joining the World Test Championship is an "exciting" one but some "big discussions" are needed over the challenges that come with it.

Australia give improved England plenty to ponder one year out from Ashes
Australia give improved England plenty to ponder one year out from Ashes
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:55:04 GMT

England showed plenty of positives during their run to the T20 World Cup final but the margin of defeat leaves coach Charlotte Edwards with questions to answer.

Jennings blames inconsistency for Lancs' T20 form
Jennings blames inconsistency for Lancs' T20 form
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:43:25 GMT

Lancashire are third in the North Group with two matches to go and face a battle to reach the T20 Blast knockout stages.

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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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