The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Root hits 96 on Yorkshire return against Sussex
Root hits 96 on Yorkshire return against Sussex
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:58:47 GMT

England star Joe Root cruises to 96 but falls short of a 12th first-class century for Yorkshire against Sussex.

Hameed & Duckett lead Notts fightback against Bears
Hameed & Duckett lead Notts fightback against Bears
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:14:04 GMT

Ben Duckett's quest to demonstrate his wellbeing ahead of the international summer takes another step forward as his 93 helps Notts fight back against Warwickshire.

Lawrence & Sibley tons edge Surrey ahead of Essex
Lawrence & Sibley tons edge Surrey ahead of Essex
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:59:43 GMT

Centuries from Dom Sibley and Dan Lawrence help Surrey gain a first-innings lead against Essex in a game that is heading to a draw.

Crawley's struggles continue as Worcestershire beat Kent by an innings
Crawley's struggles continue as Worcestershire beat Kent by an innings
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:51:28 GMT

Tom Taylor stars with five wickets as Worcestershire beat Kent by an innings and two runs at New Road.

Durham set 336 to win by Lancs after Coughlin ton
Durham set 336 to win by Lancs after Coughlin ton
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:48:07 GMT

Durham will chase 336 to beat Lancashire on the final day, after Paul Coughlin's century helps the Red Rose county fight back.

Tattersall and Holland put Leics in control against Glamorgan
Tattersall and Holland put Leics in control against Glamorgan
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:31:45 GMT

Jonny Tattersall hits 86 not out and Ian Holland 79 as Leicestershire pile up 500-5 to lead Glamorgan by 60 runs after day three.

Gloucs remain in control against Derbyshire
Gloucs remain in control against Derbyshire
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:23:19 GMT

Gloucestershire give themselves a good chance of a first victory of the season as they stay on top against Derbyshire.

Sooryavanshi, 15, hits 36-ball ton but Royals lose
Sooryavanshi, 15, hits 36-ball ton but Royals lose
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:24:58 GMT

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits an explosive 36-ball century - a second Indian Premier League ton in the 15-year-old's fledgling career - but it was not enough to prevent Rajasthan Royals slipping to a defeat by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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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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