The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

'What a grab!' - Root takes stunning catch to break fielding record
'What a grab!' - Root takes stunning catch to break fielding record
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:09:24 GMT

Watch the moment England's Joe Root takes a brilliant one-handed catch to dismiss Karun Nair on day two of the third Test against India at Lord's - his 211th catch for England, setting a new Test record for the most catches by a non-wicketkeeper.

Root breaks record for most Test catches
Root breaks record for most Test catches
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:15:12 GMT

As Joe Root breaks another Test record, the England legend tells BBC Sport about how and why he became one of the best catchers in history.

'What a moment!' - Archer gets first Test wicket in four years
'What a moment!' - Archer gets first Test wicket in four years
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:12:10 GMT

After four years away, Jofra Archer makes an immediate impact on his return to the England bowling attack, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal with the third ball of his first over, to leave India on 13-1 on day two of the third Test at Lord's.

Capsey wants to be 'best batter in the world'
Capsey wants to be 'best batter in the world'
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:37:40 GMT

England all-rounder Alice Capsey sets herself the goal of becoming the "best batter in the world"

Test Match Special
Test Match Special
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Joe Root gives a masterclass after becoming the record catch taker in Test cricket.

Roy gets late Hundred deal as wildcard draft looms
Roy gets late Hundred deal as wildcard draft looms
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:34:30 GMT

Former England opener Jason Roy signs a late deal to play in The Hundred for Southern Brave after initially failing to secure a contract at this year's draft.

Jersey stun Scots to stay in hunt for T20 World Cup
Jersey stun Scots to stay in hunt for T20 World Cup
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:52:05 GMT

Jersey stun Scotland with a final-ball, one-wicket victory to put them in contention for a place at the T20 World Cup for the first time.

Stokes fit to resume batting in third Test after injury scare
Stokes fit to resume batting in third Test after injury scare
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:39:13 GMT

England captain Ben Stokes is fit to resume his innings on the second morning of the third Test against India after struggling with an injury on Thursday.

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The Ashes: Recent Winners

YEAR WINNER
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 - 150

Test Match, Number of Victories: England - 110

 

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: 6


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