The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Robinson one of best bowlers in the world - Key
Robinson one of best bowlers in the world - Key
Wed, 13 May 2026 16:46:17 GMT

England director of cricket Rob Key said Ollie Robinson is "one of the best bowlers in the world" after ending the Sussex seamer's two-year international exile.

Durham to Bedford - Gay's 200-mile drive to tell parents of England call-up
Durham to Bedford - Gay's 200-mile drive to tell parents of England call-up
Wed, 13 May 2026 21:19:48 GMT

On the day he learned he would be England’s new opener, Emilio Gay drove from Durham to Bedford to tell his parents about his first international call-up.

Taylor named England fielding coach in landmark move
Taylor named England fielding coach in landmark move
Wed, 13 May 2026 16:02:40 GMT

Former wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor named England's fielding coach, making her the first woman to coach an England side in a major sport.

Hampshire's Dawson retires from first-class cricket
Hampshire's Dawson retires from first-class cricket
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:14:01 GMT

Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson announces that he is retiring from first-class cricket with immediate effect.

Beaumont impresses as Blaze, Hants and Warwicks win
Beaumont impresses as Blaze, Hants and Warwicks win
Wed, 13 May 2026 18:37:36 GMT

England opener Tammy Beaumont hits an unbeaten 99 as The Blaze, Hampshire and Warwickshire claim victories in the Women's One-Day Cup.

England calls for Robinson, Gay, Rew & Baker
England calls for Robinson, Gay, Rew & Baker
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:11:59 GMT

England end Ollie Robinson’s two-year international exile and call up uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker for the first Test against New Zealand.

Test Match Special Podcast
Test Match Special Podcast
Wed, 13 May 2026 19:58:00 GMT

Reaction to England's Men's Test squad announcement, which features a recall for Robinson

England's second ODI against New Zealand washed out
England's second ODI against New Zealand washed out
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:48:50 GMT

The second one-day international between England and New Zealand at Northampton is abandoned without a ball being bowled.

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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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