The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

'So far, so good' - Wood out to show Ashes fitness
'So far, so good' - Wood out to show Ashes fitness
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:48:38 GMT

Bowler Mark Wood says he has "pulled up really well" from the England's first days training in Australia as he bids to be ready for the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Cummins 'on track' to return for second Ashes Test
Cummins 'on track' to return for second Ashes Test
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:44:23 GMT

Australia captain Pat Cummins says he is "on track" to play the second Ashes Test against England as he recovers from a back injury.

Name every England bowler with five-wicket haul in Australia since 2005
Name every England bowler with five-wicket haul in Australia since 2005
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:43:57 GMT

The Ashes returns on 21 November and to get you in the mood we thought we'd Test your knowledge with a quiz.

Controversial County Kookaburra ball trial scrapped
Controversial County Kookaburra ball trial scrapped
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:03:31 GMT

The experiment of using Kookaburra cricket balls in some rounds of the County Championship has been scrapped.

Ashes quiz: Name every England centurion in Australia since 2005
Ashes quiz: Name every England centurion in Australia since 2005
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:30:08 GMT

The Ashes returns on 21 November and to get you in the mood we thought we'd Test your knowledge with a quiz.

Notts sign all-rounder Howell on two-year T20 deal
Notts sign all-rounder Howell on two-year T20 deal
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:34:29 GMT

All-rounder Benny Howell joins T20 Blast side Notts Outlaws on a two-year contract.

India beat Australia to lead T20 series 2-1 - scorecard
India beat Australia to lead T20 series 2-1 - scorecard
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Latest scorecard from the fourth Twenty20 international between Australia and India at Gold Coast.

'Australia not a bunch of old-timers - they're an outstanding team'
'Australia not a bunch of old-timers - they're an outstanding team'
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:32:02 GMT

Australia's squad is older than England's and many are playing in their last Ashes, but they remain an outstanding team, says Stephan Shemilt.

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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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