Last Updated: Wednesday, December 29, 2010, 00:00
Andrew Strauss hailed England`s effort, strength in depth, resilience and supporters after they retained the Ashes.
Ricky Ponting was determined to prove his worth as a batsman and as a captain in the final Ashes Test in Sydney.
David Cameron congratulated the England cricket team for their "brilliant performance" after they crushed Australia in the fourth Test.
Australian media said the national cricket team was in "tatters" with its captain`s future in doubt.
Andrew Strauss is looking ahead to making England the number one team in world cricket after achieving the Holy Grail of retaining the Ashes in Australia.
Last Updated: Tuesday, December 28, 2010, 08:32
Antonio Cassano flew with new team AC Milan to their mid-season training base in Dubai on Monday while Ronaldinho is due to join the Serie A leaders later despite Brazil`s Gremio hoping to sign him.
Last Updated: Tuesday, December 28, 2010, 00:00
Ricky Ponting said he had overstepped the mark with his prolonged argument with the umpires in the fourth Ashes Test.
Tim Bresnan claimed three early wickets to scuttle Australia`s unlikely second-innings run-chase.
England batsman Jonathan Trott was happy to stay in his bubble of concentration to craft a potential match-winning century in Melbourne.
With England looking set to retain the Ashes, there was an air of resignation in the Australian media on Tuesday.
Ryan Harris suffered a stress ankle fracture while bowling in the fourth Ashes Test and will require surgery.
Ricky Ponting criticised the policy of showing replays on the big screen before a decision is made.
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