2023 Ashes Series

The Ashes is a test cricket tournament which is played between England and Australia. The series takes place at least once every two years. 5 test matches are played during the Ashes series. The event usually takes place between June and July. 

The Ashes Series has an interesting history. It dates back to August 29, 1882, when Australia won the first test match against England in their land, at The Oval. After this loss, England was criticised by a British newspaper which said that England’s cricket had died and “the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia.” In response to this, the then-caption of the English cricket team, Ivo Bligh, promised to “regain those ashes”. Following the release of this statement, the English media started referring to the matches as a way of regaining the ashes. This is how the test cricket tournament got its name.

The 2023 Ashes Series will be played in 5 stadiums, which are The Oval, Old Trafford, Headingley, Lord’s and Edgbaston. The first test match started on June 16 and will end on July 31.