At the time, this would have been the highest ever run-chase to result in a Test victory for the batting side.
At the time, this would have been the highest ever fourth innings score to result in a Test victory.
England had run up six consecutive Test victories against them.
However, it was to be his last Test victory.
He played in all matches including Australia's 22-9 Test victory.
"He's played a full part in our Test victories over the past 12 months and we're all gutted for him," Strauss said.
He has played a major part in Australia's last four Test victories.
The top seven people on the list of Test victories are Australians.
He scored all of Australia's points in the second Test victory.
He played in seven matches on tour including the Waratah's Test victory.