Australia Regains the Ashes
I congratulate Michael Clarke and the Australian team on sealing an emphatic Ashes series victory in Perth today.
The Ashes hold a special place in Australia’s sporting history and today, Australian sports fans have had an early Christmas present.
The Australian team should be proud of their extraordinary success.
I also congratulate the team’s coaches, support staff and the players’ families because their success on the field is due in large part to the support they receive off the field.
While the Ashes outcome is now decided, the series goes on and I wish both teams well for the remaining Tests in Melbourne and Sydney.
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