Oval a 'public humiliation' - Swann

England's defeat in the opening Test against South Africa has been termed a "public humiliation" byand continued what he said had been a "dismal" run of results since the team achieved their No. 1 ranking a year ago.this year, which included a 3-0 whitewash against Pakistan in the UAE. In contrast, they did not lose a Test the previous year and wonAfter ending the opening day of the first Test against...

Swann says publicly humiliated England deserved old kick up the a**e

England off spinner Graeme Swann has said their innings defeat to South Africa in the first Test match was like a public humiliation for them, and added that worlds number one Test team thoroughly deserved it since they have not performed to their expectations....

Oval defeat 'a humiliation' : Graeme Swann

Graeme Swann is one of life's optimists but even he admits England were -publicly humiliated by South Africa in the first Test at the Oval after losing by an innings and 12 runs.Heavy lies the head that wears the crown, and while England have been poor so far at defending their No?1 status, after reaching the summit a year ago, they could be dethroned soon enough if they do not overturn South Africa's...