The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

England need to win next Test or Ashes will get embarrassing - McGrath
England need to win next Test or Ashes will get embarrassing - McGrath
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:30:52 GMT

Australia legend Glenn McGrath says England must now know they need to adapt their approach and win the third Test in Adelaide or they could be facing a 5-0 Ashes defeat.

England fast bowler Wood out of Ashes tour
England fast bowler Wood out of Ashes tour
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:28:15 GMT

Fast bowler Mark Wood is ruled out of England’s Ashes tour and replaced in the squad by Matthew Fisher.

Who is Matthew Fisher and could he play in the third Test?
Who is Matthew Fisher and could he play in the third Test?
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:13:22 GMT

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at bowler Matthew Fisher, who has been added to England's squad for the final three Tests.

England's 'Bazball' message dead - Agnew column
England's 'Bazball' message dead - Agnew column
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:36:31 GMT

If Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum are questioning the mentality of the England players, they need to look at themselves, says Jonathan Agnew.

England cannot have 'glass jaw' - McCullum
England cannot have 'glass jaw' - McCullum
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:52:05 GMT

Head coach Brendon McCullum says England will have “no chance” of recovering in the Ashes series if they play with a “glass jaw”.

'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times'
'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times'
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:23:00 GMT

England are 2-0 down after just six days of the Ashes in Australia - careers and reputations are on the line for the remainder of the series, says Stephan Shemilt.

Former England coach Lewis takes on Spirit role
Former England coach Lewis takes on Spirit role
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:28:23 GMT

London Spirit appoint ex-England women head coach Jon Lewis as their women's head coach for the 2026 edition of The Hundred.

England soundly beaten by Australia in second Test drubbing
England soundly beaten by Australia in second Test drubbing
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:29:57 GMT

England capitulate to a damning eight-wicket defeat on day of the second Test to give Australia a 2-0 lead in The Ashes.

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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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