2021–22
The Ashes⁠

How England performed

England lost 0–4 in Australia in 2021–22, unable to recover the Ashes after the 2–2 draw of 2019. The opening Test at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane set the course: England were dismissed for 147 in their first innings and lost by nine wickets. Australia declared twice at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide and won by 275 runs, and at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, England were bowled out for 185 and 68 to lose by an innings and 14 runs, which kept the Ashes in Australian hands.

England held on for a draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, finishing on 270 for 9 in their second innings. The series closed at the Blundstone Arena, Hobart, where England were dismissed for 188 and 124 against Australia's 303 and 155 and lost by 146 runs.

Head coach

Chris Silverwood

Captain

Joe Root

Record

P5 W0 D1 L4