THE Ashes is finally back this summer and England will be hoping to finally win back the urn they lost in 2017.

England were thumped 4-0 last time out in the 2021/22 series, but now they’re back at home in June and July.

Joe Root’s time as captain came to an end after Ben Stokes was appointed as his successor in April 2022.

Australia have been dominant in the Ashes since England last won a series, which was in 2015.

If the Aussies win this summer, they’ll have held the Ashes for an entire decade by the time the next series rolls around in 2025, so it’s all on the line for England.

Ben Stokes will be looking to repeat his heroics from the World Cup in 2019 and the T20 World Cup from last year.

But head coach Brendon McCullum will need more than just Stokes firing on all cylinders if England are to regain the Ashes.

When are The Ashes 2023?

The Ashes will take place this summer in June and July.

• 1st test, Edgbaston, June 16-20
• 2nd test, Lord’s, June 28 – July 2
• 3rd test, Headingley, July 6-10
• 4th test, Old Trafford, July 19-23
• 5th test, the Oval, July 27-31

Each test will get going from 11am UK time.

What channel will it be on and can it be live streamed?

England vs Australia in The Ashes 2023 will be shown live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.

You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.