Ashes 2010

Australia's players were told not to drink alcohol during the recent Ashes series for fear they would become more susceptible to injury, according to fast bowler Ryan Harris.

Tim Nielsen defended Michael Clarke and Phillip Hughes over allegations that they were found drinking on the eve of their humiliating Ashes series defeat at the MCG.

Australian and English cricketers will put their fierce rivalry aside on Wednesday to raise funds for the victims of the devastating floods in Queensland.

Steve Waugh said he was not interested in a coaching role but wanted to play a part in rebuilding Australian cricket following the shattering Ashes series loss to England.

Britain's newspapers revelled Saturday in England's crushing defeat of Australia in the Ashes series, basking in the chance to gloat at their expense at long last.

Paul Collingwood, who announced his retirement from Test cricket yesterday, said winning the Ashes series 3-1 in Australia was the best day of his career.

The future of embattled coach Tim Nielsen will be among a range of issues discussed by Australian cricket chiefs as they demand answers for their disastrous Ashes campaign, according to reports.

Michael Clarke walked in to meet the media after the Ashes debacle and uttered words that few, if any, of his predecessors as captain would ever have countenanced -- Australia must learn from England.

England did not have a secret formula to secure an Ashes triumph that skipper Andrew Strauss says was built on good old fashioned virtues of hard work, discipline, patience and accurate bowling.

The Andrew Strauss-led England team has reaped the rewards for their meticulous preparation, professionalism on and off the field, terrific team spirit and top-notch fitness levels, as they regained the Ashes urn in Australia.