Vaughan, Boycott defend Graeme Swann over `timing` of retirement

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 13:54

Former England stars Michael Vaughan and Geoffrey Boycott expressed their admiration for spin bowler Graeme Swann on Sunday after he abruptly announced his retirement from the sport.

Graeme Swann leaves the Ashes, and cricket, with parting shot at teammates

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 11:08

Graeme Swann delivered a full-blooded parting shot at some of his England teammates on Sunday, claiming "they have no idea how far up their own backsides they are".

Graeme Swann one of a rare breed

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 10:30

Graeme Swann`s happy-go-lucky nature belied his status as one of England`s greatest spin bowlers and a talisman of the team`s three successive Ashes series successes.

The Ashes: Looking back at Graeme Swann's career

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 08:45

England spinner Graeme Swann announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket on Sunday midway through the five-match Ashes series, which Australia hold an unassailable 3-0 lead in.

The Ashes: Team mates, former players react to Graeme Swann's retirement

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 17:16

After Graeme Swann announced retirement from International and First Class cricket on Sunday, Twitter was abuzz with reactions from fans, team mates, and well wishers.

Graeme Swann retires midway through Ashes

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 08:57

England spinner Graeme Swann has announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket midway through the Ashes after being put to the sword by Australia`s batsmen in the first three tests of the series.

The Ashes: England`s seniors face tough questions

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 16:59

England`s senior players are facing tough questions over their international careers after flopping badly in the embarrassing Ashes defeat to Australia.

KP, Anderson, Swann rested from ODI series to prepare for 2015 World Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 19:04

England has decided to rest Test regulars Kevin Pietersen, James Anderson and Graeme Swann from the five ODIs and three T20s against Australia to prepare them for 2015 World Cup.

Stewart suggests Swann be dropped from Perth Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 11:05

Former England player Alec Stewart has said that dropping Graeme Swann from the third Ashes Test in Perth could help the team.

Swann insists England batsmen not scared of Johnson

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 12:51

Embattled England spinner Graeme Swann is adamant England is not scared of Mitchell Johnson, according to reports.

Swann catch keeps England in contention

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 20:49

A leaping catch by Graeme Swann in the final minutes of play kept England in contention against Australia on the opening day of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide on Thursday.

Swann links up with Oz legend Mallett to `turn form around` ahead of Adelaide Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 13:24

Graeme Swann has linked up with former Australian spin great Ashley Mallett in a bid to lift his flagging fortunes and bowl England to a series-levelling victory in Adelaide, according to reports.