[2] Australia were winners in a one-off Twenty20 International at Sydney Cricket Ground, the hosts prevailing by 77 runs.

[3] England were triumphant, however, in the Commonwealth Bank Series, beating Australia 2-0 in a best-of-three final.

[4] On 14 November, Marcus Trescothick left the tour due to a “recurrence of a stress-related illness”, with Ed Joyce named as his replacement.

[8][9] On 16 December, Ashley Giles returned home for personal reasons; Jamie Dalrymple was called up in his place.

[10] On 18 November, Michael Clarke was brought into the Australia squad as injury cover for Shane Watson.