The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Impressive England beat Scotland to close on semis
Impressive England beat Scotland to close on semis
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:54:57 GMT

England's batting sparkles again as the hosts close on a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an 38-run victory over Scotland at Headingley.

Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes
Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:22:11 GMT

Pace bowler Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain Ben Stokes as they head for a heavy defeat in the second Test against New Zealand.

Root drags England fight into final day against NZ
Root drags England fight into final day against NZ
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:44:42 GMT

Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand on a day when absent captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham.

Root stands firm as England head towards final‑day defeat
Root stands firm as England head towards final‑day defeat
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:58:56 GMT

Watch the highlights as Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand where a world record of 463 runs is needed to win at The Oval.

Root 'like a fine wine' as he passes 14,000 Test runs
Root 'like a fine wine' as he passes 14,000 Test runs
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:36:13 GMT

Former England bowlers Steven Finn and Phil Tufnell pay tribute to Joe Root as the England batter became the second man after Indian great Sachin Tendulkar to reach 14,000 Test runs.

Injury concern for Mooney as Australia beat Netherlands, Pakistan eliminated
Injury concern for Mooney as Australia beat Netherlands, Pakistan eliminated
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:06:27 GMT

Beth Mooney smashes a half-century but retires hurt as Australia complete a comfortable 98-run victory over the Netherlands to maintain their unbeaten start to the Women's T20 World Cup.

Root makes history & hits half-century
Root makes history & hits half-century
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:34:04 GMT

Watch the best of Joe Root England against New Zealand on day four of the men's Test Match series.

Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle
Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:44 GMT

Dropped England captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire as the national side seemingly slip towards defeat by New Zealand in the second Test.

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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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