The Ashes 2025: Schedule, Test dates, favourites, format & how to follow on the BBC

The article discusses the upcoming Ashes series between England and Australia, with Australia being the favourites to win. The series will take place in England from June 16 to July 21, 2023.

To follow the Ashes on the BBC, viewers can listen to Test Match Special on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, or watch live coverage on the BBC Sport website and app. There will also be a highlights programme on BBC iPlayer after every day's play and post-match debrief shows.

The article mentions that England's past three visits to Australia have seen them suffer 5-0, 4-0, and 4-0 defeats, while Australia has won the last two series in consecutive years. The odds are currently in favour of Australia, with some bookmakers offering 1/10 for an Australian victory.

However, Stuart Broad, a former England bowler, believes that the current English team is the best they've been since 2010 and have a good chance of winning the series.
 
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I'm not sure I completely buy into all those Aussie odds ๐Ÿค‘... don't get me wrong, they're looking fierce with their last two wins under their belt! ๐Ÿ† But Broad's got a point - England's squad looks pretty solid right now ๐Ÿ’ช. We've seen some big changes in the team since 2010, and it'll be interesting to see how that impacts the series. Plus, the Poms are always good for an upset or two ๐Ÿ˜. I think we should give 'em a fair shot before putting all our eggs in the Aussie basket ๐Ÿฅš
 
i feel like england's got this spirit thing going on right now ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿป, reminds me of when our teams went to africa for the afcon in 2013 lol... anyway, broad makes some valid points tho - we've seen what aussie's capable of when they're on form ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ. but at the same time, england's got a young gun energy gonna them, like joe root and jonny bairstow ๐Ÿ˜Ž. it'll be sick to see either team lift that ashes trophy tho ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿด
 
Wow, I think it's gonna be super intense! ๐Ÿคฏ Australia's on fire right now, but England has some fire power too, you know? Stuart Broad is speaking truth, the team looks solid ๐Ÿ’ช. It's gonna be great to watch, I'm hyped for the live coverage ๐Ÿ˜ƒ. The odds might seem against them, but sometimes you gotta back the underdog ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™‚๏ธ. Can't wait to see some nail-biting moments on BBC Sport! ๐Ÿ‘€
 
I'm not sure what all the fuss is about ๐Ÿค”, but Australia's chances of winning are still pretty high IMO. I mean, their last two visits to England didn't exactly go smoothly, did they? ๐Ÿ˜… And let's be real, 1/10 for an Aussie victory from some bookmaker? That's not even a joke anymore ๐Ÿ˜‚. Now, Stuart Broad thinks the current English team is on par with 2010's squad? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ I'm not so sure about that... England have made some changes since then and I think they might struggle against Australia's big hitters like Warner and Smith ๐ŸŒฎ. Still, it'll be an interesting series to watch, especially the live coverage on BBC Sport! โšพ๏ธ
 
Ugh, I'm already dreading this Ashes series ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ... Australia's on fire right now, no doubt about it. They've got a great squad with talented players like Smith and Warner leading the charge. England's gonna get thrashed ๐Ÿคฏ... I mean, have you seen their batting stats? Not exactly setting the world on fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ. And those past losses to Australia? Forget about 'em ๐Ÿ˜ณ, 5-0 or 4-0 doesn't sound good, especially when you're hosting them at home. England's got some decent bowlers, but I think it's gonna be a tough ask for them to turn the series around ๐Ÿค”... yeah, I'm going with Australia to win this one ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ˜Ž
 
I'm loving this Ashes series hype already! ๐Ÿ I mean, Australia's on fire right now, but you can't count out England just yet. Broad's got a point, their squad's looking solid, and they've been practicing hard. Plus, playing at home has to give them an edge. Still, 5-0 in Australia's favour is pretty intimidating... ๐Ÿ˜ฌ But, let's not write off the Poms just yet! ๐Ÿฆ‡ I'm gonna keep an eye on this one, especially with Broad leading the charge โ€“ he knows a thing or two about Test cricket! ๐Ÿ‘Š
 
omg i'm so hyped for this Ashes series!!! ๐Ÿคฉ australia's got the odds in their favour but england's got some serious talent on their side right now ๐Ÿ™Œ stuart broad's got a point tho, they've been working hard to improve and i reckon we might just see an upset ๐Ÿ˜ plus england's playing at home which always gives them a boost ๐Ÿ  let's hope the Aussie tourists don't get too comfy ๐Ÿ˜‰
 
I'm so hyped for the Ashes this year! ๐Ÿคฉ I mean, Australia's got some top players, but I think England's got some hidden gems too. Stuart Broad's right, the team's looking stronger than ever since 2010. And you know what? I don't think 5-0 is out of the question for us either ๐Ÿ˜‚. We've just gotta believe in ourselves and our skills. Of course, the odds are against us, but that's what makes it interesting, right? I love how we can catch up with all the action on BBC Sounds or watch live coverage online โ€“ it's going to be a wild ride! ๐Ÿ“บ
 
OMG u guys I'm literally so hyped for the Ashes ๐Ÿ˜† but omg can you believe Aust is basically favored to win ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ like seriously 5-0 defeats in past visits aren't exactly inspiring... tho Stuart Broad's got a point tho, our team looks super strong right now ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ and they've been practicing so hard ๐ŸŒŸ but still gotta remember we're playing on Aussie soil which is always tough for us ๐Ÿค•. I'm gonna watch every single match live, either at the pub or on my phone lol can't wait to see our boys in action!
 
I'm still thinking about this Ashes thing... Australia seems pretty solid to take it this time round ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŒด. Those past visits from England didn't exactly go their way, especially with the -5-0 defeats ๐Ÿ˜ฌ. I mean, 1/10 for an Aussie win is definitely saying they're the favourites for a reason! ๐Ÿ’ธ

But Stuart Broad's comments have got me thinking... if the current team is as good as he says it is ๐Ÿค”, maybe there's some hope for England after all ๐Ÿ”œ. A few surprises could change things up, you know? It'll be interesting to see how it all plays out! โšพ๏ธ
 
I'm so over the BBC's streaming setup ๐Ÿ™„. It's like they're trying to make us navigate a minefield just to watch the Ashes. Test Match Special on BBC Sounds sounds good, but is it always available? And what's with the weird scheduling? I've got to listen to live commentary on my daily commute and then miss out on highlights because I'm stuck in traffic ๐Ÿ˜ฉ.

And don't even get me started on the odds ๐Ÿค‘. 1/10 for Australia? That's just ridiculous. It's like they're not even taking England seriously anymore. Stuart Broad seems right though, the current team does look solid. But can we please have a more user-friendly streaming platform? Is that too much to ask? ๐Ÿ˜ฉ
 
Wow! ๐Ÿคฏ Interesting how Aussie's past record is making everyone doubt England's chances ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ but Stuart Broad seems to know his stuff, thinks this team has a shot at taking it down ๐Ÿ˜Ž The odds might be stacked against them but they've got heart and that's what matters ๐Ÿ’ช
 
I think England's chances are being written off too quickly ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ. I mean, Australia has had some great wins in the past, but England's squad looks pretty solid this time around. The fact that Stuart Broad thinks they've got a good shot is definitely worth considering! ๐Ÿ’ช They've got some talented players like Stokes and Root who can cause some serious damage on their home turf. Plus, the Ashes is always an emotional series, so you never know what's going to happen ๐Ÿคฏ. I'm keeping an eye on it, that's for sure... maybe England will surprise us all ๐Ÿ˜! ๐Ÿ‘
 
OMG u guys i am literally shakin right now thinking about this Ashes series!!! ๐Ÿคฏ so im not even gonna lie england has had the worst luck in australia since forever 5-0 4-0 4-0 defeats r not exactly the most inspiring recs but like stuart broad is trying to tell us that the current team is fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ and has a good shot at winning this series idk about u but im all for it ๐Ÿ˜‚ i mean we cant just write off england yet especially with their new coaching staff and stuff ๐Ÿค dont get me wrong aussie r prob faves 2 win but can we pls keep an eye on england too lol ๐Ÿ‘€
 
I'm not sure if I trust these predictions... ๐Ÿค” I mean, Australia's got a solid record against England, but like, what about when you're on their own turf? That's a whole different story. England's been working on some new skills and strategies, so maybe they can surprise everyone. On the other hand, Stuart Broad is saying they're the best team they've been in ages... ๐Ÿ˜‚ I'm not buying it, but at the same time, I don't want to count them out either. It's gonna be a tough series, for sure! ๐Ÿ
 
OMG, I'm so hyped for this Ashes series!!! ๐Ÿคฉ It's gonna be a real barnburner, especially with Australia looking like the top dogs right now ๐Ÿ•. But you know what? I think England can totally pull it off if they stay focused and play their game ๐Ÿ’ช. Stuart Broad is speaking my language here - the current team is solid and has a good chance of taking down Aus ๐Ÿคž! Can't wait to tune in and watch some amazing cricket with all the coverage on BBC Sounds & app ๐Ÿ“บ!
 
I just can't help but think about how much the Ashes mean to us Aussies ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ, even if it's a bit one-sided this time around ๐Ÿ˜…. I mean, Australia has been on fire, hasn't it? But at the same time, you can never count out England - they've got some talented young blokes now and I reckon Broad might be onto something with his team being the best they've been since 2010 ๐Ÿค”.

I remember when I was a nipper, watching these matches with my dad and it's always such a special occasion ๐ŸŸ๏ธ. The rivalry between the two teams is so intense, but I think that's what makes it so exciting for us fans ๐Ÿ˜ƒ. Will we see an upset this time around? Fingers crossed for Australia, but at the same time, I'm rooting for England to give it their all ๐Ÿ’ช.

I just wish my knees could keep up with these matches anymore... I used to love watching them live, but nowadays I'm happy just snuggled up on the couch with a cuppa โ˜•๏ธ. Time flies when you're having fun! ๐ŸŽ‰
 
I'm telling you, this Ashes series is all about confidence and momentum ๐Ÿค”. Australia's got that, having won two in a row, but England's got some young blood and talent brewing. I mean, Broad says his team is the best they've been since 2010? That's not bragging, that's fact-checking ๐Ÿ˜‚! You can't put a price on experience, and England's got plenty of that too. The bookies might be biased, but I think England's got this series in them. It's gonna be a war, mate ๐Ÿดโ€๐Ÿ†! And let's not forget, cricket is all about the underdog story โ€“ who knows, maybe England will pull off a massive upset and go home with the urn โšซ๏ธ!
 
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