The Ashes Series 2023: News Headlines

'A fearless hero for hapless England' - Robin Smith obituary
'A fearless hero for hapless England' - Robin Smith obituary
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:28:21 GMT

Robin Smith, who has died at the age of 62, was a fearless hero in a struggling England team, but had to battle his own demons after retiring from cricket.

Why Starc is so good with the pink ball - Finn
Why Starc is so good with the pink ball - Finn
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:00:08 GMT

Former England fast bowler Steven Finn explains why Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc excels with the pink ball before the day-night second Ashes Test.

Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62
Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:21:45 GMT

Robin Smith was a key figure in the England side in the late 1980s and 1990s.

Smith's record-breaking 167 against Australia
Smith's record-breaking 167 against Australia
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:38:00 GMT

Robin Smith scores a record-breaking 167 off 163 balls against Australia at Edgbaston in 1993 – the highest score by an England player in the One Day format until Alex Hales made 171 against Pakistan in 2016.

Media will not stop us enjoying Australia - Stokes
Media will not stop us enjoying Australia - Stokes
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:06 GMT

England will continue to enjoy their time off in Australia during the Ashes despite media scrutiny, says captain Ben Stokes.

England select spinner Jacks for second Ashes Test
England select spinner Jacks for second Ashes Test
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:30:07 GMT

Will Jacks will play his first Test in three years as England include a spin option for the second game of the Ashes series against Australia.

Test Match Special Podcast
Test Match Special Podcast
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:37:00 GMT

Ollie Pope speaks to Test Match Special & reaction to England’s team ahead of 2nd Test.

'Just put a helmet on' - Pope's scooter advice to England
'Just put a helmet on' - Pope's scooter advice to England
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:18:05 GMT

Ollie Pope tells his England team-mates to “put on a helmet” after they were caught riding e-scooters in Brisbane without them.

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The Ashes: Recent Winners

YEAR WINNER
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 - 150

Test Match, Number of Victories: England - 110

 

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: 6


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