The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

England strike late after huge NZ opening stand
England strike late after huge NZ opening stand
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:57:09 GMT

England take two late wickets to hang in their decider against New Zealand on a brutal opening day of the third Test at Trent Bridge.

Cricket: Today at the Test
Cricket: Today at the Test
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:00:35 GMT

Day 1 highlights from the third Test match between England and New Zealand.

'One brings two'...eventually - England finally strike with two late wickets
'One brings two'...eventually - England finally strike with two late wickets
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:04:16 GMT

England finally pick up their first wickets of the third Test as Ben Stokes dismisses Tom Latham for 151, before Joe Root removes Devon Conway for 157 in the next over as New Zealand fall from 317-0 to 319-2 on the opening day at Trent Bridge.

A century in the sun - Conway's confident day at the crease
A century in the sun - Conway's confident day at the crease
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:13:22 GMT

Watch the best shots fro New Zealand's Devon Conway as he makes his eighth Test century on day one of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge.

India beat Bangladesh to keep semi-final hopes alive
India beat Bangladesh to keep semi-final hopes alive
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:03:53 GMT

Shafali Verma's 53 leads India to a five-wicket over Bangladesh at Old Trafford, setting up a must-win encounter against Australia on Sunday.

Run records & miserly Aussies - what we've learned from T20 World Cup
Run records & miserly Aussies - what we've learned from T20 World Cup
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:57:37 GMT

Standout trends from the Women's T20 World Cup, including run-scoring records, curious tactics and more scoops than ever.

No India players will compete in Hundred - Ashwin
No India players will compete in Hundred - Ashwin
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:01:27 GMT

Legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin does not think India players will compete in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues any time soon.

Cartoons & hose hands - what makes Sooryavanshi, 15, special?
Cartoons & hose hands - what makes Sooryavanshi, 15, special?
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:11:16 GMT

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is poised to make his international debut for India against Ireland at the age of 15 years and 91 days. BBC Sport asks three batting legends what makes him so special.

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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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