Fight for The Ashes
The Ashes Series 2025-26 is to be held in Australia, with the five tests being played between November 2025 and January 2026.
Australia are still the holders of the Ashes, after having drawn the previous series in 2023 but winning before that in 2021-22.
England vs Australia
When: 21 November 2025 – 8 January 2026
Number of Tests: 5
Brydon Carse is charged by the Cricket Regulator over an incident outside a Derby nightclub but remains available for selection by England.
England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Gloucestershire bowler Craig Miles retires from professional cricket to protect his "mental well-being".
Charlie Harmison, son of 2005 Ashes winner Steve, signs a two-year deal with Durham.
Leg-spinner Mason Crane has the chance to play for England for the first time in eight years after being recalled for the one-day international tri-series in Pakistan.
Australia recall Nic Maddinson for the first Test against South Africa after the New South Wales batter recovered from testicular cancer.
Sussex sign South African seamer Keith Dudgeon, who helped Kent win County Championship promotion in 2026, on a two-year contract.
England and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker says winning the young player of the year award at the PCA awards is a "massive honour".
| YEAR | WINNER |
| 2025 | Australia |
| 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 |
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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