How the tide has changed. From the 90s to the mid-2000s, it seemed that only one nation was contesting for The Ashes. England were merely there to make up the numbers.
Only three months ago, England had lifted The Ashes back at home for the third time in a row. Under normal circumstances, Australia would have got longer to prepare for their revenge series at home.
The Ashes 2013 (Eng v Aus) Live Scores: England: 361 & 349/7 (114.1 Ov); Australia: 128 & 235/10 (90.3 Ov); Result: England won by 347 runs. England Vs Australia 2nd Test at London, Jul 10, 2013.