The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Yorkshire fight back at Somerset before rain
Yorkshire fight back at Somerset before rain
Sat, 02 May 2026 16:09:02 GMT

Yorkshire stage a spirited fightback on day two of the County Championship match against Somerset at Taunton.

Sibley century puts Surrey on top against Sussex
Sibley century puts Surrey on top against Sussex
Sat, 02 May 2026 17:07:06 GMT

Dom Sibley's century puts Surrey in control against Sussex on day two of their County Championship game.

Stone masterclass helps Notts tighten grip on Foxes
Stone masterclass helps Notts tighten grip on Foxes
Sat, 02 May 2026 18:04:09 GMT

Olly Stone turns back the clock to deliver a fast-bowling masterclass as Nottinghamshire tighten their grip against Leicestershire in their County Championship clash.

England's Wood hoping to bowl again this summer
England's Wood hoping to bowl again this summer
Sat, 02 May 2026 06:51:59 GMT

England pace bowler Mark Wood says he is hoping to bowl later in the summer as he looks to come back from the knee injury that ruined his Ashes.

The Blaze, Lancs, Essex and Warwicks win in One-Day Cup
The Blaze, Lancs, Essex and Warwicks win in One-Day Cup
Sat, 02 May 2026 18:17:28 GMT

The Blaze go top of the One-Day Cup table while there are also wins for Lancashire, Essex ad Warwickshire.

Carlson hits 209 for Glamorgan against Hants
Carlson hits 209 for Glamorgan against Hants
Sat, 02 May 2026 17:55:55 GMT

Kiran Carlson's career-best 209 helps Glamorgan to 536-7 declared on the second day of their County Championship game at Hampshire.

Durham start well after Higgins hundred for Middlesex
Durham start well after Higgins hundred for Middlesex
Sat, 02 May 2026 17:04:05 GMT

Ryan Higgins scores 131 in Middlesex's 430 all out against against Durham, who are 135-1 at stumps, with England hopeful Emilio Gay 75 not out.

Kent and Derbyshire in tight battle at Canterbury
Kent and Derbyshire in tight battle at Canterbury
Sat, 02 May 2026 17:22:54 GMT

Kent reach stumps on 38-2, a lead of 86 over Derbyshire, who are all out for 304 in their first innings, with Luis Reece making 84.

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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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