This is the oldest rivalry in the cricketing world. However, nothing can replace the subcontinental rivalry (India and Pakistan) the tussle is not just confined to sporting arena.
Chasing a mammoth total of over 500+ was never going to be an easy task. Kudos to the English bowlers who toiled hard on the field to rip through the Australian batting line-up.
This is the second ashes series lost under the capitancy of Ricky pointing. And this is the second ashes series win under the capitancy of Micheal Vaughan of England.
The winning streak of Australians is often "punctured" these days . After this loss, a lot of soul-searching will be done by the CA.
Tough times for captain Ricky Pointing ahead.
