Australia regained the Ashes fifteen months after relinquishing them by winning the first three Test matches, sealing the series with a 206-run victory in the third Test at the WACA Ground.[1] Australia went on to win the series 5-0, the first such Ashes whitewash since 1920-21.[2] Australia were winners in a one-off Twenty20 International at Sydney Cricket Ground, the hosts prevailing by 77 runs.[3] England were triumphant, however, in the Commonwealth Bank Series, beating Australia 2-0 in a best-of-three final.[4]
On 14 November, Marcus Trescothick left the tour due to a “recurrence of a stress-related illness”, with Ed Joyce named as his replacement.[8][9] On 16 December, Ashley Giles returned home for personal reasons; Jamie Dalrymple was called up in his place.[10]
Cricket Australia Chairman's XI won by 7 wickets Lilac Hill, Perth Umpires: PJ Loader and DG Weser Player of the match: L Ronchi (Cricket Australia Chairman's XI)
