England retains Ashes Cup

England has retained the Ashes Cup in Australia for the first time in 24 years when they won the fourth Test by an innings and 157 runs on Wednesday.
The victory, sealed before lunch on the fourth day, gave holders England a 2-1 lead in the series, which will be completed with the fifth and final test in Sydney next week.
The England players embraced and pumped their fists in the air upon the final wicket as thunderous cheers rang out from England's "Barmy Army" of supporters who had sung joyously throughout the morning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
"We worked very hard to achieve this," said Andrew Strauss England captain.

"To know that we're taking that urn home with us is very special. It's been a really top quality performance from the lads this week. We're very excited, it's special occasion the MCG game and to come out here and retain the Ashes is something that will live long in all our memories," he added.

Tim Bresnan took 4 for 50 as England dismissed Australia for 258 before lunch on day four for a 2-1 series lead.

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting was gracious in defeat.
"It's been a tough week, to be beaten by an innings and plenty is obviously a disappointing result, but you've got to give full credit to England with the way they've played their cricket from the start of the tour," he said, adding that his own batting performance had been "horrible".
Australia, which resumed on 169 for 6, only added 89 to their overnight score.

Strauss became the first England captain to retain the Ashes Trophy in Australia since Mike Gatting in the 1986/1987 series.

Jonathan Trott who made an unbeaten 168 was named player of the match.