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A lot has been said about the Ashes and how the batting will be the downfall of the Australian team.
I’m going to try to be more positive and talk about the best hope for Australian success in the future: the pace battery.
Australia’s young bowling line-up is the only department where Australia might outplay England in the upcoming Ashes.
What makes Australia’s bowling line-up so impressive is the age of the bowlers in the squad. Apart from Harris, all are under 30 and three are under 24.
Australia’s pace battery would be equal second best in the world with England.
Australia also has great depth in its bowling ranks. There is always someone to fill in for the constant injuries.
The likes of Hazlewood, Sandhu and Cummins who are all great young fast bowlers have been left at home but will only improve over time.
Australia’s bowling department will only grow in strength over time. The retirement of Harris won’t impact too greatly as he hasn’t been fit for long enough to consider him a great asset. Peter Siddle will be replaced by younger, better bowlers before he retires.
The likes of Starc, Pattinson and Faulkner are in England gaining experience and skills in different conditions. They will be around for years to come if injury doesn’t ruin their careers.
Having all these young fast bowlers creates competition for a limited amount of spots. This will in turn increase work ethic and force players to be on top of their game at all times, as they know that if they have a bad game then their place is in doubt.
Australia might not win the Ashes, but the experience will only help them improve and Australia will come out the other side a better team.
So Roarers, will Australia hold the best bowling line-up in years to come?
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