
The Ashes ia a cricket series played between Australia and England. An ashes series is traditionally of five Tests, hosted in turn by England and Australia at least once every four years.
As of August 2015, England hold the Ashes, having won three of five tests, which means they will travel to Australia to defend the Ashes in summer 2017-2018. Overall, Australia has won 32 seies, England 32 and five series have been drawn.