The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Root to captain game-by-game but is 'envious' of Stokes-McCullum dynamic
Root to captain game-by-game but is 'envious' of Stokes-McCullum dynamic
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:18:12 GMT

Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" but admits he has been "slightly envious" of Ben Stokes for getting to work alongside Brendon McCullum.

Stokes in good spirits - Durham boss Campbell
Stokes in good spirits - Durham boss Campbell
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:49:56 GMT

England Test captain Ben Stokes is in good spirits and working hard, says Durham head coach Ryan Campbell.

Get to know Bell & Smith before England's second World Cup game on Tuesday
Get to know Bell & Smith before England's second World Cup game on Tuesday
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith take us inside the England camp at the Women’s T20 World Cup

Westwood happy for Bears to be in Championship hunt
Westwood happy for Bears to be in Championship hunt
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:13:04 GMT

Warwickshire head coach Ian Westwood says he is happy his side are among the County Championship title contenders.

McCullum worried for Stokes and tight-lipped over captaincy
McCullum worried for Stokes and tight-lipped over captaincy
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:16:13 GMT

Brendon McCullum refuses to be drawn on Ben Stokes’ future as England captain, but repeatedly speaks of his “worry and concern” for the all-rounder.

Baker and Cox to make Test debuts at The Oval
Baker and Cox to make Test debuts at The Oval
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:03:30 GMT

Essex batter Jordan Cox and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker will make their England debuts in the second Test against New Zealand.

Irish cricket stadium 'on track' for World Cup
Irish cricket stadium 'on track' for World Cup
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:53:28 GMT

Ireland's new cricket stadium will be be ready to stage games at the 2030 men's T20 World Cup, says Cricket Ireland chief executive Sarah Keane.

Essex go top with victory over Leicestershire
Essex go top with victory over Leicestershire
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:37:33 GMT

Paul Walter's 110 helps guide Essex to victory at Leicestershire to go top of Division One in the County Championship.

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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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