From an Australian perspective it wasn’t really about England losing the Ashes, but more about Australia winning them.

Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis has stepped down from his coaching role ahead of his side’s tour of South Africa starting this week

New Zealand have been left battered and bruised as Sanath Jayasuriya and then Chaminda Vaas and Lasith Malinga tore them to shreds.

Duncan Fletcher is keen to see if Shane Warne is prepared to get involved with English cricket in lending his skill and knowledge to help young England spin bowlers.

Three Australian greats left the Test arena yesterday. Shane Warne, Justin Langer and Glenn McGrath saying goodbye for the last time.

Whether it be trivial tidbits or political knowledge,just following cricket gives its followers a worldly education.

Mohammad Hafeez and Imran Farhat both struck hundreds as Pakistan slaughtered the Rest of South Africa bowlers on day one in Kimberley.

Led by captain Graeme Smith, South Africa successfully chased down 211 for a 2-1 series victory over India.

Michael Vaughan has been named captain of the England side for the upcoming Twenty20 international against Australia and the Commonwealth Bank Series that follows.

Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has slammed the team that’s been on the receiving end of the first Ashes whitewash in 80 years.