November 2010 - Australia
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.......
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......
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......
Mitchell Johnson
Johnson could be the bowler England's batsmen will least like to face and he can score some handy runs too......
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......
Brad Haddin
Chief sledger and destructive batsman, wicket-keeper Brad Haddin is an important cog in this team....
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......
Michael Hussey
This vastly experienced cricketer will be expected to dig deep when Australia are under serious pressure....
Tim Nielsen
Australia's low-profile coach will needs the team to get their tactics right, something he hasn't always done......
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...
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....
Peter Siddle
Peter Siddle is another member of the Australian attack who has yet to make the step-up to genuine World Class status....
Nathan Hauritz
The spectre of Shane Warne still looms over Nathan Hauritz as he looks to establish himself as a World Class spin bowler....
Doug Bollinger
Just one wicket away from 50 - Dougie will expect to be well on his way to 100 after The Ashes this winter...
Callum Ferguson
He's yet to play for the Aussies in Test Cricket but it's only a matter of time for the young South Australian...
Ben Hilfenhaus
The Tasmanian Quickie can swing both the old and the new ball and might be the key man for the Aussie pace attavk this winter....
Ryan Harris
The man they call "Rhino" is unlikely to play from the start but could prove to be a good Plan B as the series progresses....