The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

West Indies beat holders New Zealand in thriller
West Indies beat holders New Zealand in thriller
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:13:06 GMT

Shemaine Campbelle finishes unbeaten on 90 as West Indies edge past defending champions New Zealand with a ball to spare.

Australia begin World Cup with win over South Africa
Australia begin World Cup with win over South Africa
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:11:43 GMT

Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker.

Uncapped Crocombe added to England Test squad
Uncapped Crocombe added to England Test squad
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:14:06 GMT

Uncapped Sussex pace bowler Henry Crocombe is called into England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand as cover for Ollie Robinson.

Coles career-best as Sussex punish Glamorgan
Coles career-best as Sussex punish Glamorgan
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:59:06 GMT

James Coles hits a career-best 224 not out for Sussex before Glamorgan close on 42-0, needing another 324 to avoid an innings defeat.

Elwiss stars for Women's One-Day Cup leaders Blaze
Elwiss stars for Women's One-Day Cup leaders Blaze
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:40:14 GMT

Georgia Elwiss hits a match-winning 96 as The Blaze comfortably beat Surrey to strengthen their hold on top spot in the Women's One-Day Cup.

Stokes returns to Durham training after England omission
Stokes returns to Durham training after England omission
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:23:26 GMT

Ben Stokes returned to training with Durham on Saturday following the nightclub incident that has caused the captain to miss England's second Test against New Zealand.

Scotland beat Ireland to earn first T20 World Cup win
Scotland beat Ireland to earn first T20 World Cup win
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:27:32 GMT

Scotland secure their first T20 World Cup win thanks to a 40-run victory over Ireland in the Old Trafford opener.

Essex on top as they force Foxes to follow on
Essex on top as they force Foxes to follow on
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:38:25 GMT

Struggling Leicestershire are in danger of slipping to a fourth consecutive Division One defeat after being made to follow on by Essex.

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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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