One of the most iconic on-field rivalries, one of the most competitive series, one of the most notable displays of skill -- the Ashes is a Test marvel that can’t be missed. This edition of the thrilling series didn’t disappoint as players from Australia and England put up a fine display of batting, bowling and fielding prowess. Ashes 2023 ended in a 2-2 draw with Australia retaining the urn, but the result was difficult to predict as the series progressed with numerous twists and turns. Here are six moments that defined Ashes 2023. (Pics: AFP)
01 August,2023 10:32 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Ashes 2023 4th Test: England, who were eyeing a series-levelling win against Australia, were in for disappointment as rain played spoilsport on the final day leading to the match ending in a draw and Australia retaining the Ashes. Here are some highlights from this crucial match of the series.
24 July,2023 05:38 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Australia won a rancourous second Ashes 2023 Test at Lord's on Sunday by 43 runs despite a blistering century from England captain Ben Stokes that was super-charged by the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow. Stokes seemed to be pulling a stunning victory out of impending defeat for England with an astonishing 155 that echoed another unforgettable century in a thrilling fourth-innings chase to win the Ashes test at Headingley in 2019. Again, he turned hope into expectation for a sold-out crowd and helped to reduce a never-reached 371 target at Lord's to 70. (Pic: AFP)
03 July,2023 03:03 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar
Arguably one of the greatest Test batters to grace the field, Steve Smith's numbers and his ability to play marathon knocks make him a massive threat to England. In 32 Tests against England, Smith has amassed a staggering 3044 runs at an average of 59.68 and also has as many as 11 hundreds to his name. (Pic: AFP)
29 June,2023 11:03 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar
Living up to all the pre-series hype and chatter, Ashes 2023 got off to a big-bang start with Australia edging out hosts England in a nerve-wracking thriller in Birmingham. The visitors, riding on a stellar, all-round show from skipper Pat Cummins, won the opening Test by two wickets at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. (Pic: AFP/Twitter)
22 June,2023 10:47 PM IST | Editor
Australia has not won an Ashes series in England since 2001 but enters the game as the newly crowned world test champion after beating India on Sunday. It hammered England 4-0 in the last Ashes series in 2021-22, meaning the visitors only need to draw the best-of-five contest to keep cricket's famed urn. (Pic: AFP)
16 June,2023 04:26 PM IST | Editor
The cricketing world is gearing up for the Ashes series later this month as the Kangaroos will aim to retain the urn while hosts England will look to avenge their 4-0 loss in the 2021-22 season. (Pic: AFP)
15 June,2023 09:49 PM IST | Editor
England and Australia’s long-standing Test rivalry will continue as the two teams face each other in Ashes 2023 starting on June 16 with the first match being held at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham. The term Ashes was first used in 1882-83 when England lost to Australia on home soil. Here is a look at the two teams’ head-to-head record in this fiercely contested Test cricket series. (Pics: AFP)
15 June,2023 02:47 PM IST | Editor
England and Australia are on their way to revive their epic rivalry when they face each other in the upcoming Ashes. The five-match series will begin with the first Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham on June 16. Ashes 2023 will end with the fifth and final Test at the Kennington Oval in London, which will be played from July 27 to 31. Apart from some fantastic on-field performances, the Ashes have also witnessed some shocking controversies over the years. In that vein, Mid-day rewinds to five of the most controversial moments in the England-Australia Tests. (Pic: AFP)
14 June,2023 10:26 PM IST | EditorADVERTISEMENT
