The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Broad surprised by Robinson's England recall
Broad surprised by Robinson's England recall
Thu, 21 May 2026 17:48:31 GMT

Stuart Broad says he was "surprised" England decided to recall fast bowler Ollie Robinson for the first Test against New Zealand, which begins on 4 June.

Afghanistan women's refugee team to tour England
Afghanistan women's refugee team to tour England
Thu, 21 May 2026 13:30:29 GMT

The Afghanistan women’s refugee team will tour England this summer in their continued bid to be recognised for international competition.

Somerset aim for history in revamped T20 Blast
Somerset aim for history in revamped T20 Blast
Thu, 21 May 2026 13:01:41 GMT

The 2026 T20 Blast campaign gets under way on Friday with a new-look format and defending champions Somerset aiming to make history.

Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener
Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:55:22 GMT

Alice Capsey hits unbeaten 74 after Lauren Bell's 2-23 helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20.

Capsey stars as England ease past New Zealand in first T20
Capsey stars as England ease past New Zealand in first T20
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:54:51 GMT

Alice Capsey hits an unbeaten 74 to help England chase down 137 in Derby, securing a seven-wicket win against New Zealand in the first of their three-match T20 series.

'Perfect weather for T20 Blast' - Grace Ballinger column
'Perfect weather for T20 Blast' - Grace Ballinger column
Thu, 21 May 2026 09:36:31 GMT

The T20 Blast returns on Friday with wall-to-wall sunshine forecast. The Blaze's Grace Ballinger takes a closer look at the competition.

Gough questions England's appointment of North
Gough questions England's appointment of North
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:24:05 GMT

Darren Gough questions the appointment of Marcus North as England’s new selector, saying the arrival of the Australian will further divide the national team from the domestic game.

'First ball... gone!' - Bell gives England perfect start against New Zealand
'First ball... gone!' - Bell gives England perfect start against New Zealand
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:55:14 GMT

England get off to the perfect start in their T20 international against New Zealand as Lauren Bell removes Georgia Plimmer with the first ball of the match, after England won the toss and chose to bowl in Derby.

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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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