The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

What England can expect from captain Root
What England can expect from captain Root
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:38:15 GMT

What can England expect from Joe Root's leadership, based on his first full-time spell in charge?

England's new number three Cox leaning on Kohli advice
England's new number three Cox leaning on Kohli advice
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:40:18 GMT

Jordan Cox says advice from India superstar Virat Kohli will stick with him "forever" as he prepares for England's first Test with Pakistan.

Sri Lanka v India - first Test scorecard
Sri Lanka v India - first Test scorecard
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Latest scorecard from the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle.

Warner fined for drink-driving & must fit interlock device to car
Warner fined for drink-driving & must fit interlock device to car
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:55:59 GMT

Former Australia batter David Warner is convicted and fined for drink-driving following a random breath test in April.

Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington
Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:15:45 GMT

In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.

Test Match Special Podcast
Test Match Special Podcast
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:24:00 GMT

Mark Chapman, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell react to Bangladesh & England's new era

Fan knitting, huge hitting and catches galore - The best of The Hundred
Fan knitting, huge hitting and catches galore - The best of The Hundred
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:05:04 GMT

As The Hundred comes to an end for another season, BBC Sport looks back at the best moments from the 2026 men and women's tournaments.

Dean to captain England against Ireland
Dean to captain England against Ireland
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:40:26 GMT

Charlie Dean will lead England for their one-day international series against Ireland in September, with regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt among a number of senior players rested.

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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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