England captain Andrew Strauss hailed a 'clinical' performance by his side as Australia were comprehensively put to the sword on the final day of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide. Having dismissed the Australians for 245 in the first innings and then romping to 620 for five declared in reply, England remained brutal in the attack as they claimed the six wickets they required to dismiss the hosts for 304 before lunch. The victory by an innings and 71 runs was a devastating display, and spinner Graeme Swann was again the pick of the England attack, claiming five for 91 as Ricky Ponting's Australia crumbled. (Daily Mail)Tuesday 7 December 2010
England captain Andrew Strauss hails 'outstanding' second Test win over Australia
England captain Andrew Strauss hailed a 'clinical' performance by his side as Australia were comprehensively put to the sword on the final day of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide. Having dismissed the Australians for 245 in the first innings and then romping to 620 for five declared in reply, England remained brutal in the attack as they claimed the six wickets they required to dismiss the hosts for 304 before lunch. The victory by an innings and 71 runs was a devastating display, and spinner Graeme Swann was again the pick of the England attack, claiming five for 91 as Ricky Ponting's Australia crumbled. (Daily Mail)