Graeme Swann's granny says something 'nasty' compelled retirement

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 13:24

Graeme Swann`s grandmother has blamed unwelcoming Australians for the spinner`s sudden retirement and said something "nasty" must have happened to convince the England star to turn his back on the Ashes.

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".

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.