The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Gay should open for England in South Africa - Cook
Gay should open for England in South Africa - Cook
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:22:25 GMT

England batter Emilio Gay has done enough to lock in an opener's spot for their winter tour of South Africa, according to Sir Alastair Cook.

England demolish Pakistan to take charge of Test
England demolish Pakistan to take charge of Test
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:42:16 GMT

England again demolish the dismal Pakistan batting to move on course for a 3-0 clean sweep on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston.

Hermann equals ODI debut score record in SA win
Hermann equals ODI debut score record in SA win
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:58:28 GMT

Jordan Hermann strikes 150 to equal the record for the highest score in a one-day international debut as South Africa beat Namibia by 99 runs in Windhoek.

'Embarrassing' Pakistan break record in innings to forget
'Embarrassing' Pakistan break record in innings to forget
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:57:55 GMT

The only thing gloomier than the leaden skies at lunch on day of the third Test at Edgbaston will be the mood in the Pakistan dressing room as things went from bad to worse.

England humble hapless Pakistan on opening day of final Test
England humble hapless Pakistan on opening day of final Test
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:12:18 GMT

England took early control of the third and final Test against Pakistan after a day of dominance with bat and ball, closing the day on 156-4, giving the home side a lead of 23 at stumps, after earlier bowling Pakistan out for 133 at Edgbaston.

Pakistan in 'disarray' as England take seven wickets in first session
Pakistan in 'disarray' as England take seven wickets in first session
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:20:19 GMT

England make stunning start to their third and final Test against Pakistan by taking seven wickets in the opening session on the first day at Edgbaston, leaving the tourists 100-7 at lunch.

Spinners put Yorkshire in control against Essex
Spinners put Yorkshire in control against Essex
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:43:13 GMT

Dom Bess stars with bat and ball as Yorkshire take command of their Division One match against Essex.

Title-chasing Somerset build big lead over Leics
Title-chasing Somerset build big lead over Leics
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:34:23 GMT

Title-chasing Somerset bowl out Leicestershire for 157 before building a lead of 372 with seven wickets in hand on day two.

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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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