The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

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 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.

No place for weak men in my dressing room - Stokes
No place for weak men in my dressing room - Stokes
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:36:03 GMT

Captain Ben Stokes questioned his England players' mentality after their crushing defeat by Australia, while Brendon McCullum says they trained "too much".

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.

Ashes player ratings: Who may be wilting under the pressure?
Ashes player ratings: Who may be wilting under the pressure?
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:49:09 GMT

Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the second Test in Brisbane.

England 2-0 down in Ashes after Gabba hammering
England 2-0 down in Ashes after Gabba hammering
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:17:21 GMT

England’s Ashes hopes are all but over in fewer than six days of cricket after an eight-wicket defeat by Australia in the second Test at the Gabba.

Smith gets better of Archer after tense confrontation
Smith gets better of Archer after tense confrontation
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:22:02 GMT

Jofra Archer and Steve Smith exchange insults between the wickets before the Australian captain hits the England bowler for back-to-back boundaries on the way to an eight-wicket win for the home side in the second Test at Brisbane.

Atkinson dismissed cheaply as England near second Test defeat
Atkinson dismissed cheaply as England near second Test defeat
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:27:52 GMT

Gus Atkinson is dismissed for three runs after pulling his shot directly to Australia captain Steve Smith at mid-wicket, as England lose their third wicket in four overs to slump to 231-9 on day four of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

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The Ashes: Recent Winners

YEAR WINNER
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 - 150

Test Match, Number of Victories: England - 110

 

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: 6


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