Cricket Australia has announced that Perth will host the opening Test match of an Ashes series for the first time next year.
Jack Leach put the finishing touches on a record-breaking week as England completed a breathtaking victory in the first Test against Pakistan in Multan.
Harry Brook scored England's first triple-century since 1990 on a record-breaking fourth day against Pakistan in the first Test.
England all-rounder Moeen Ali has finally announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 37.
Brendon McCullum will be the coach of England in all three formats from the start of next year, taking over from Matthew Mott as white-ball head coach.
Bangladesh achieved a landmark Test series win over Pakistan, clinching the series 2-0 with a decisive six-wicket victory in Rawalpindi.