The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

Has Bashir become 'unselectable' for England during Ashes?
Has Bashir become 'unselectable' for England during Ashes?
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:01:37 GMT

England have spent almost two years getting off-spinner Shoaib Bashir ready for an Ashes tour of Australia, but four games in, he is yet to play. BBC Sport looks at possible reasons why.

Stokes calls for empathy for players after Ashes criticism
Stokes calls for empathy for players after Ashes criticism
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:18:44 GMT

Ben Stokes said he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain, as the tourists' awful Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.

Archer ruled out of Ashes as Bethell replaces Pope
Archer ruled out of Ashes as Bethell replaces Pope
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:16:00 GMT

England pace bowler Jofra Archer is ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series with a side strain, while England drop former vice-captain Ollie Pope for the fourth Test in Melbourne.

Suryavanshi, 14, makes history with List A century
Suryavanshi, 14, makes history with List A century
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:27:04 GMT

Indian teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes history as the youngest player to score a century in men's List A cricket.

I know how it feels when everything piles on top of you - Stokes
I know how it feels when everything piles on top of you - Stokes
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:39:26 GMT

Ben Stokes says he understands the criticism his side are facing during his "toughest time as England captain", as their Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.

England investigate Ashes drinking as video emerges
England investigate Ashes drinking as video emerges
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:21:30 GMT

England will look into reports of players drinking excessively during a break from the Ashes series in Noosa, says director of cricket Rob Key.

How England lost the Ashes in five charts
How England lost the Ashes in five charts
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:01:04 GMT

It took England just 11 days of cricket to lose the Ashes to Australia - BBC Sport looks at five charts that show why the hosts have gone 3-0 up after three Tests.

Test Match Special Podcast
Test Match Special Podcast
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:45:00 GMT

Ben Stokes speaks to Jonathan Agnew about the reports of the squad’s conduct in Noosa.

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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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