Ashes 2013

Cook doesn't have it in him to be a good captain: Ian Chappell

Cook, 29, could only manage 246 runs in 10 Ashes innings and failed to inspire his side at crucial junctures, bringing his captaincy under scrutiny.

Images: Australia celebrate Ashes triumph with fans at the Sydney Opera House

Images as Australia celebrated their Ashes triumph with the fans near the iconic Sydney Opera House.

Watson praises Lehmann, says players had lost enjoyment under Arthur

“Personally it makes it more sweet,” Watson said. “To know that there were times when I knew I had to stand strong with my beliefs.

Ashes 2013: Why insular England have only themselves to blame

England’s national cricket team is an austere, insular entity where the players are sucked into a giant bubble and everything is done according to a dogmatic theory

Despair and disappointment in England after Ashes debacle

Overconfidence from fans and players alike turned to shock and resignation as the tourists collapsed in every match — without the chance of being saved by some traditional English rain.

Andy Flower predicts 'more pain' for England after Ashes wipe out

Flower told a news conference Monday he won't be quitting after England's series whitewash and he believes captain Alastair Cook is still the right man to lead the test team.

Ashes wipeout: Angry Cook 'desperate' to turn England around

"There's anger in me and frustration because for whatever reason we haven't played very well, and the buck stops with me," said Cook.

Australia's stunning Ashes win still can't get them past India, SA

The 5-0 series win has helped Australia gain 10 ratings points to finish on 111, six ratings points behind second-ranked India, the ICC said in a statement.

Delight to score century in tough circumstances: Steve Smith

Smith's 115 came off 142 balls and included 16 boundaries and a six over mid-wicket off debutant spinner Scott Borthwick to move to 99, followed by a four in the same over to reach the milestone.

England's Cook can take solace from Clarke's experience

Michael Clarke has certainly plumbed greater depths in the three years since he first took charge of Australia.