The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Booze, beach, beaten – how England lost the Ashes
Booze, beach, beaten – how England lost the Ashes
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 06:23:30 GMT

BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reveals the inside story of England's Ashes defeat in Australia on and off the pitch.

'Bazball as we knew it is in the skip - but McCullum has England future'
'Bazball as we knew it is in the skip - but McCullum has England future'
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:53:59 GMT

England must enact change following their Ashes defeat but Brendon McCullum's reaction suggests he can be part of the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.

Stokes wants to remain captain despite Ashes defeat
Stokes wants to remain captain despite Ashes defeat
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 06:39:07 GMT

England captain Ben Stokes says he "absolutely" has the energy to still lead the side after defeat by Australia in the third Test in Adelaide meant they lost the Ashes at the earliest opportunity.

'I put my hands up' - McCullum admits Ashes mistakes
'I put my hands up' - McCullum admits Ashes mistakes
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:46:14 GMT

Coach Brendon McCullum accepts England may have made mistakes with their Ashes preparation after their series defeat was confirmed in Adelaide.

'Test career over for now?' - Ashes player ratings
'Test career over for now?' - Ashes player ratings
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:03:45 GMT

Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the third Test in Adelaide.

England unable to hold out as Australia retain the Ashes
England unable to hold out as Australia retain the Ashes
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:07:30 GMT

Australia beat England by 82 runs to take a 3-0 series lead and retain the Ashes urn on day five of the third Test in Adelaide.

The 10 moments that decided the Ashes
The 10 moments that decided the Ashes
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:15:30 GMT

Australia have regained the Ashes after winning the first three Tests against England down under once again - here are the 10 moments that decided the destination of the urn.

Cummins & injured Lyon unlikely to play fourth Test
Cummins & injured Lyon unlikely to play fourth Test
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:57:42 GMT

Australia could be without both Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon for the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne, which begins on Boxing Day.

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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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