The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

England squad to skip domestic matches for army camp
England squad to skip domestic matches for army camp
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:55:35 GMT

England's squad for this summer's Women's T20 World Cup will skip this weekend's round of domestic matches for a camp with the British Army.

The 92mph England fast bowler ready to move on from difficult debut
The 92mph England fast bowler ready to move on from difficult debut
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:29:13 GMT

A stronger and faster Sonny Baker is ready to put last summer's difficult white-ball debuts for England behind him.

England's Smith set to keep wicket for Surrey
England's Smith set to keep wicket for Surrey
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:16:24 GMT

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is set to replace the injured Ben Foakes behind the stumps in Surrey's Championship's game with Sussex.

Royals' Parag punished for vaping in dressing room
Royals' Parag punished for vaping in dressing room
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:35:35 GMT

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is fined 25% of his match fee after being seen vaping in the dressing room during an IPL match.

What impact could England's Corteen-Coleman make at T20 World Cup?
What impact could England's Corteen-Coleman make at T20 World Cup?
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:00 GMT

Uncapped spinner Corteen-Coleman has been named in England Women's T20 World Cup

Lehmann to miss Hampshire match for 'personal reasons'
Lehmann to miss Hampshire match for 'personal reasons'
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:58:19 GMT

Hampshire batter Jake Lehmann will miss their County Championship match against Glamorgan because of personal reasons.

IPL 2026 points table and top run-scorers & wicket-takers
IPL 2026 points table and top run-scorers & wicket-takers
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:57:44 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.

Lancashire chief Gidney to step down at end of year
Lancashire chief Gidney to step down at end of year
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:41:13 GMT

Lancashire chief executive Daniel Gidney is to step down from his role at the end of the year to retire after 14 years in the role.

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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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