16. Ashes Countdown, Selection Battles & the Poms Weak Prep

Australia’s Ashes buildup goes into overdrive as the boys break down a chaotic week of selection debates: Renshaw v Weatherald, Green v Webster, who actually opens, and whether Nathan Lyon could seriously miss Perth. Hazelwood’s hamstring scare has everyone sweating, while Steve Smith returns from New York looking untouchable. Meanwhile, the Poms roll into town with the weakest prep we’ve seen in years. Jofra Archer