The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Pietersen criticises Cook for Bethell comments
Pietersen criticises Cook for Bethell comments
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:39:35 GMT

Kevin Pietersen rekindles an old feud with Sir Alastair Cook by defending Jacob Bethell’s continued presence at the Indian Premier League.

Knight hopes World Cup legacy eclipses 2017 win
Knight hopes World Cup legacy eclipses 2017 win
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:24:05 GMT

Heather Knight hopes this summer's T20 World Cup on home soil can be transformative for women's cricket in the UK after conceding success in 2017 was not fully capitalised on.

Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings - IPL scorecard
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings - IPL scorecard
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Full scorecard as Mumbai Indians face Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.

Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings - PSL scorecard
Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings - PSL scorecard
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Full scorecard as Lahore Qalandars face Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League.

How the IPL is reshaping India's talent map
How the IPL is reshaping India's talent map
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:47:23 GMT

India's national team is reaping the rewards of an IPL which is now drawing talent from all over the country.

Bangladesh beat NZ to win ODI series 2-1 - scorecard
Bangladesh beat NZ to win ODI series 2-1 - scorecard
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Full scorecard as Bangladesh face New Zealand in the third and final one-day international in Chattogram.

Former selector Smith appointed to ECB board
Former selector Smith appointed to ECB board
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:11:21 GMT

Former national selector Ed Smith is appointed by the England and Wales Cricket Board as a non-executive director.

IPL 2026 points table and top run-scorers & wicket-takers
IPL 2026 points table and top run-scorers & wicket-takers
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:28:29 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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