The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

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.

Bangladesh v New Zealand - third ODI scorecard
Bangladesh v New Zealand - third ODI 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.

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.

'I owe the city' - Bellingham buys stake in Birmingham Phoenix
'I owe the city' - Bellingham buys stake in Birmingham Phoenix
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:48:22 GMT

England midfielder Jude Bellingham buys a 1.2% stake in cricket team Birmingham Phoenix, saying "I feel like I owe the city something".

Antigua pitch forces abandonment after batter hospitalised
Antigua pitch forces abandonment after batter hospitalised
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:01:52 GMT

A domestic match in the West Indies is abandoned for a dangerous pitch after batter Jeremiah Louis was hit on the helmet.

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.

Sunrisers' Abhishek hits fifth-highest IPL score
Sunrisers' Abhishek hits fifth-highest IPL score
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:27:15 GMT

India opener Abhishek Sharma hits the fifth-highest score in IPL history for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals.

Lancs unsure if captain Anderson will face Durham
Lancs unsure if captain Anderson will face Durham
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:20:49 GMT

Lancashire head coach Steven Croft is unsure whether captain James Anderson will be fit for their County Championship Division Two game at Durham, starting on Friday.

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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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