The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener
Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:55:22 GMT

Alice Capsey hits unbeaten 74 after Lauren Bell's 2-23 helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20.

Gough questions England's appointment of North
Gough questions England's appointment of North
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:24:05 GMT

Darren Gough questions the appointment of Marcus North as England’s new selector, saying the arrival of the Australian will further divide the national team from the domestic game.

Capsey stars as England ease past New Zealand in first T20
Capsey stars as England ease past New Zealand in first T20
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:54:51 GMT

Alice Capsey hits an unbeaten 74 to help England chase down 137 in Derby, securing a seven-wicket win against New Zealand in the first of their three-match T20 series.

'First ball... gone!' - Bell gives England perfect start against New Zealand
'First ball... gone!' - Bell gives England perfect start against New Zealand
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:55:14 GMT

England get off to the perfect start in their T20 international against New Zealand as Lauren Bell removes Georgia Plimmer with the first ball of the match, after England won the toss and chose to bowl in Derby.

The questions for England to answer during World Cup preparation
The questions for England to answer during World Cup preparation
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:33:15 GMT

Fitness, selection and form are some of the questions England must answer with six games to go before the T20 World Cup begins.

Scotland suffer heavy ODI defeat by USA
Scotland suffer heavy ODI defeat by USA
Wed, 20 May 2026 10:05:42 GMT

Scotland suffer a heavy defeat by USA as their Cricket World Cup League 2 trip to Nepal ends on a negative note.

Ireland's Lewis rested for tri-series before World Cup
Ireland's Lewis rested for tri-series before World Cup
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:10:55 GMT

Ireland captain Gaby Lewis says she will be fit for the start of next month's Women's T20 World Cup as she continues her recovery from injury.

IPL 2026 points table and top run-scorers & wicket-takers
IPL 2026 points table and top run-scorers & wicket-takers
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:01:18 GMT

The IPL 2026 is in full swing, but who is leading the race for the orange and purple cap? BBC Sport looks at the top run-scorers and wicket-takers in the 19th edition.

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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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