Fight for The Ashes
The Ashes Series 2025-26 is to be held in Australia, with the five tests being played between November 2025 and January 2026.
Australia are still the holders of the Ashes, after having drawn the previous series in 2023 but winning before that in 2021-22.
England vs Australia
When: 21 November 2025 – 8 January 2026
Number of Tests: 5
Kyle Jamieson and Will O'Rourke return after injuries to bolster a strong New Zealand pace attack for next month's Test series in England and one-off Test against Ireland.
Former captain Michael Vaughan says it is "ridiculous" England are yet to appoint their new national selector.
Durham sign South Africa fast bowler Duanne Olivier for the remainder of the County Championship as replacement for injured Kemar Roach.
England batter Maia Bouchier hits a career-best 143 as Hampshire bounce back from Saturday's One-Day Cup loss at Lancashire by beating Somerset.
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.
England move to the final stage of appointing a new national selector, with interviews taking place this week.
Leicestershire bring in seamer Tom Helm on a two-week loan arrangement from Middlesex.
England fast bowler Mark Wood joins the team to discuss the biggest stories in the IPL.
| 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 |
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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