Cricket News sort by England tour of Australia 2013 - 14

After being crushed in the Ashes 5-0, England went into the one-day series extremely low on confidence.

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Even if England lose the second one-dayer at Brisbane on Friday, they will theoretically remain in contention for a series win. All they have to do is win the last three games

Just a few months back, they were the heroes of another memorable Ashes triumph in England, but these very players were undone by a resurgent Australian side in the latest Ashes which concluded on Sunday.

Almost everyone from the Australian team made significant contributions as Australia thrashed England 5-0 to regain the Ashes. But, here are a few individuals who stood out courtesy their brilliant efforts.

England headed into the final Ashes Test at Sydney extremely low on confidence in no uncertain terms. Still, fans would have hoped that they showed some fight of sorts in the New Year.

England had lost the Ashes by the time they headed into the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, but they still had pride to play for, to try and ensure that they did not go into the New Year Test 0-4 down, and staring a 0- 5 whitewash.

England had lost the Ashes by the time they headed into the Boxing Day Test at the MCG,