Explanation

The Ashes is a men's Test cricket series played between England and Australia.

The term was published in a British newspaper.

First edition: 1882–83 (Australia)

Latest edition: 2023 (England)

Next edition: 2025–26 (Australia)

Tournament format: 5-match series

Number of teams: 2

Current trophy holder: Australia (Series drawn) (2023)

Most successful: Australia (34 series wins, six retentions)

Most runs: Australia Donald Bradman (5,028)

Most wickets: Australia Shane Warne (195)