England cricket team series. However, this status only lasted a year – having lost 3–0 to Pakistan over the winter, England were beaten 2–0 by South Africa, who replaced them at the top of the rankings. It was their first home series loss since 2008, against the same opposition. This loss saw the resignation of Strauss as captain (and his retirement from cricket). His replacement, Alastair Cook, who was already in charge of the ODI side, led England to a 2–1 victory in India – their first in the country since 1984–85. In doing so, Cook became the first ever captain to score
Australian cricket team in England in 1985 Australian cricket team in England in 1985 The Australian cricket team toured England in the 1985 season to play a six-match Test series against England. England won the series 3-1 with two matches drawn. England therefore regained The Ashes. The England innings of 464 is the lowest innings in Test match history to feature a 350+ run partnership - Graeme Gooch and David Gower added 351 runs for the 2nd wicket. Australia won the Prudential Trophy 2-1. Australia had endured a turbulent summer during the 1984-85 season, which included the resignation of their captain Kim Hughes and consistent defeats at