Despite turning 39 in June, Moeen's arrival is a coup, not least because Yorkshire have lost experienced campaigners Dawid Malan and Jordan Thompson from their squad for next season.

Wood, who turned 36 on Sunday, hobbled out of the 4-1 defeat to Australia after sending down just 11 overs having spent seven months of rehabilitation to line up for the first Test in Perth.

She made her debut as a teenager and has now pulled the pin after a glittering career that could see her play 300 matches for her country.

Matthew Hayden has joked that he now has more hair on his head than there was grass on the wicket at the MCG, as the Australian cricket great unveiled his amazing new hair transformation.

Last week, the ABC was barred from speaking to Aussie Ashes stars due to remarks from a commentator. Now one of the broadcaster's most famous voices has slammed CA.

The stunning decision to prevent the ABC from interviewing any team members was made in response to strident criticism of some of the sport's top brass in Australia.

A handful of England's stars have flown home after yet another disastrous Ashes series on Australian soil.

SIR JAMES ANDERSON: The first thing I would insist upon is players going back into county cricket to prove they are good enough to face New Zealand at Lord's in June.

Kevin Pietersen has sensationally backed the man who effectively ended his international career to become England's next coach.

Let's face it, cricket and alcohol have history. In fact, they are intrinsically linked, dating back to Victorian times when village green contests were followed by post-match pints in the local.

Speaking after his side had surrendered the Ashes 4-1, but before news broke of the Brook incident in Wellington, McCullum insisted: 'Half our guys don't have a drink, to be honest.'