With England having thumped the Aussies to regain the Ashes, what better time to have a little fun at the expense of our friends from Down Under?

Ahead of the final Test this week, we’ve been sent these gags that play on Australia’s recent cricketing struggles.

They’re intended as light-hearted ribbing of our fierce rivals so hopefully nobody will feel offended – and if you’ve Australian don’t try and pretend you wouldn’t be gloating had results gone the other way!

What do you call an Aussie with a bottle of champagne?

A waiter.

What do you call a world-class Australian cricketer?

Retired.

What do you call an Australian who can hold a catch?

A fisherman.

Why can no-one drink wine in Australia at the moment?

They haven't got any openers.

What is the difference between Cinderella and the Aussies?

Cinderella knew when to leave the ball.

What does an Australian batsman who is playing in The Ashes have in common with Michael Jackson?

They both wore gloves for no apparent reason.

Who spends the most time on the crease of anyone on the Australian cricket team?

The woman who irons their cricket whites.

Your Local Guardian:

The Aussies could do with some cheering up - enjoy the jokes, lads!

What's the height of optimism?

An Aussie batsman putting on sunscreen.

What do you call a cricket field full of Australians?

A vacant lot.

What's the difference between an Aussie batsman and a Formula 1 car?

Nothing! If you blink you'll miss them both.

What's the difference between Michael Clarke and a funeral director?

A funeral director doesn't keep losing the ashes.

The Australian bobsleigh team have asked the Aussie cricket team for a meeting ...

They want to ask their advice about going downhill so fast!