Ashes Bets: Australian selectors left scratching their heads

Amidst calls for Ricky Ponting to be sacked as captain and Shane Warne to return to the side, the Australian selectors have to consider what changes to make if they're to get back into this...

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December 8, 2010 1:18 PM

Ricky Ponting

The consequences of losing the Ashes on home soil aren't something the skipper wants to think about so he'll have to be at his very best as both leader and batsman.......

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November 19, 2010 10:20 AM

Michael Clarke

The vice-captain is under pressure for all manner of reasons but he's shone in Ashes series before and remains a class act......

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November 19, 2010 10:18 AM

Shane Watson

The powerful all-rounder isn't everyone's cup of tea in Australia but Ricky Ponting is well aware of his importance to this team......

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November 19, 2010 10:15 AM

Mitchell Johnson

Johnson could be the bowler England's batsmen will least like to face and he can score some handy runs too......

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November 19, 2010 10:09 AM

Simon Katich

The resilient left-hander has been there and done it and won't want to end up on the losing side in what is likely to be his last Ashes series......

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November 19, 2010 10:00 AM

Brad Haddin

Chief sledger and destructive batsman, wicket-keeper Brad Haddin is an important cog in this team....

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November 19, 2010 9:54 AM

Marcus North

North's place in the side is under pressure before the Series has even started but he had a good Ashes series last time out......

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November 19, 2010 9:46 AM

Michael Hussey

This vastly experienced cricketer will be expected to dig deep when Australia are under serious pressure....

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November 19, 2010 9:41 AM

Tim Nielsen

Australia's low-profile coach will needs the team to get their tactics right, something he hasn't always done......

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November 18, 2010 6:42 PM

Steven Smith

A young leg spinner born in Sydney - Steven Smith has the potential on both sides of the ball to make a very good #7...

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November 18, 2010 6:16 PM

Tim Paine

The backup wicketkeeper rarely gets much of a mention but with Brad Haddin's injury cornerns - this kid might play more than expected....

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November 18, 2010 6:01 PM

Peter Siddle

Peter Siddle is another member of the Australian attack who has yet to make the step-up to genuine World Class status....

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November 18, 2010 5:53 PM

Nathan Hauritz

The spectre of Shane Warne still looms over Nathan Hauritz as he looks to establish himself as a World Class spin bowler....

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November 18, 2010 5:48 PM

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