November 2010 - England
Andy Flower
The former Zimbabwean captain has been a huge part of England's recent success but this is his biggest test yet......
Andrew Strauss
He was England's leading run scorer in the 2009 series. Can he become the first English captain to win Down Under since the eighties?...
Alastair Cook
Whether the Essex opener should keep his place for the Series has been the subject of much debate but it looks like England are sticking with their vice-captain for the time being......
Jonathan Trott
He's certainly not one of the quickest scorers in Test cricket but if you need someone to occupy the crease for long periods of time, this may be your man.......
Kevin Pietersen
He's England's most flamboyant batsman and the team's most likely match-winner on his day. Form and temperament have been recent issues though......
Paul Collingwood
The walking definition of grit and resilience, he's the sort of player every side needs.......
Matt Prior
The England keeper has improved massively in terms of his glovework and could also add priceless runs in the lower middle-order.......
Graeme Swann
The Notts off-spinner is arguably the most influential player on either team. If he gets going, England will be in an excellent position to win the series....
James Anderson
In English conditions "Jimmy" is devastating but he'll have to work hard for his wickets on hard and bouncy wickets in draining sunshine.......
Stuart Broad
The fast bowler has had plenty of unnecessary confrontations with both opponents and umpires over the last year or so but he's a key member of this team.......
Steven Finn
The Aussies haven't seen this beanpole fast bowler in the flesh yet and he could prove to be the ace up England's sleeve.......
Eoin Morgan
The Irish left-hander is seen as a one-day specialist but don't be surprised to see him at the crease paddle-sweeping and reverse-sweeping during this Series sooner or later......
Ian Bell
The Warwickshire stroke-maker has been in and out of the England team almost as often as Graeme Hick in the 1990s but few doubt his natural talent.......
Chris Tremlett
The man who hates being called a "gentle giant" is unlikely to play too big a role in this Series but a particularly bouncy wicket may yet see him get a game........
Monty Panesar
The Sussex spinner made a vital contribution to the last Ashes series win, albeit in an unlikely way, but he may not get a game at all this time round......
Tim Bresnan
The burly Yorkshire all-rounder probably won't be selected for the opening Test but he'll be first in line if one of the quicks losses fitness or form.......
Steven Davies
The Surrey keeper showed plenty of promise in England's last ODI series but is unlikely to be given a chance to impress in the Test series......