The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Yorkshire wrap up innings win over Surrey
Yorkshire wrap up innings win over Surrey
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:57:26 GMT

Yorkshire take the final five Surrey wickets they need on day four to seal victory by an innings and 127 runs.

County players' England recognition brilliant - Farbrace
County players' England recognition brilliant - Farbrace
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:35:03 GMT

Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace says realigning England selection with form in county cricket will highlight developing talent.

Taunton rain denies Somerset chance to beat Sussex
Taunton rain denies Somerset chance to beat Sussex
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:06:00 GMT

Somerset are frustrated by rain after tea at Taunton as they are denied the chance to beat Sussex in the County Championship.

Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92
Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:41:32 GMT

Former Warwickshire and England captain Mike Smith, known throughout the game as MJK, dies at the age of 92.

Hampshire's Lehmann hits ton in draw with Notts
Hampshire's Lehmann hits ton in draw with Notts
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:07:54 GMT

Jake Lehmann's unbeaten 102 helps Hampshire to a County Championship draw with defending champions Nottinghamshire.

Durham 10th-wicket pair put on 158 in draw at Kent
Durham 10th-wicket pair put on 158 in draw at Kent
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:26:42 GMT

Durham's last-wicket pair of Ben Raine and Callum Parkinson put on 158 to help secure a draw against Kent at Beckenham.

Pears bat out final day to draw at Lancashire
Pears bat out final day to draw at Lancashire
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:42:58 GMT

Worcestershire's Brett D'Oliveira and Matthew Waite share an unbroken stand of 97 to ensure their side draw with Lancashire in the County Championship.

Nepal beat Scotland in Cricket World Cup League 2
Nepal beat Scotland in Cricket World Cup League 2
Mon, 18 May 2026 10:03:39 GMT

Hosts Nepal defeat Scotland by six wickets in their second Cricket World Cup League 2 meeting of a tri-series that also involves the United States.

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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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