The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Dean left out of England squad for Lord's Test
Dean left out of England squad for Lord's Test
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:16:13 GMT

Uncapped pair Ellie Threlkeld are Grace Potts are picked in England's squad for the historic first women's Test at Lord's against India but Charlie Dean is left out.

Dropped England captain Stokes to play for Durham
Dropped England captain Stokes to play for Durham
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:15:36 GMT

Ben Stokes will make his return to action for Durham after being named in their squad for the County Championship match against Northamptonshire on Friday.

'He was playing so well' - Duckett run out as NZ make breakthrough
'He was playing so well' - Duckett run out as NZ make breakthrough
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:27:21 GMT

England lose their first wicket as Ben Duckett is run out for 36 by New Zealand's Nathan Smith on day two of the second Test at The Oval, with the home side 45-1 in their first innings.

'He's led New Zealand's charge' - Phillips scores first Test hundred
'He's led New Zealand's charge' - Phillips scores first Test hundred
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:15:31 GMT

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips scores his first Test century against England at The Oval, to help his side reach 391 on the second day of the second Test.

Fatima to be first Pakistani woman to play in Hundred
Fatima to be first Pakistani woman to play in Hundred
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:54:07 GMT

Fatima Sana will become the first Pakistani woman to play in The Hundred after being selected by Birmingham Phoenix as a wildcard pick.

What is the skill scale used at the Women's T20 World Cup?
What is the skill scale used at the Women's T20 World Cup?
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:06:39 GMT

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the skill scale is that is being used during the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup and how it works

A Sonny day after dark week for English cricket
A Sonny day after dark week for English cricket
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:57:58 GMT

Bowler Sonny Baker lifts the mood around English cricket on day one of the second Test against New Zealand by staying true to himself after previous horror debuts.

England make good start despite Stokes' absence
England make good start despite Stokes' absence
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:19:31 GMT

England attempt to move on from the Ben Stokes controversy with a solid opening day of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.

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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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