A two horse race that is too close to call. 👀 WHO WOULD YOU TAKE? Mitchell Starc or Jhye Richardson for the first test? 💬 The Ashes Daily - Read More:
The first Test is less than a week away and form and selection have seldom been more murky.
In stark contrast, England have played 12 Tests – albeit they have their own selection headaches because very few of their top five have stood tall and demanded they be picked. Justin Langer has a number of big decisions to make as one of three national selectors, including what to do about Mitchell Starc. Photo: Getty ImagesHis up-and-down series also came off the back of an underwhelming home series against India last summer.He was not helped by some poor fielding, which came back to haunt Australia in Melbourne and Sydney particularly.
Mitchell Starc celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow at Old Trafford. Photo: AFPFollowing James Pattinson’s international retirement, Richardson is a strong option waiting in the wings.
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