5 players who can earn an Ashes spot on the basis of their JLT Cup performance

Nic Maddinson

Maddinson is in splendid form

Only one batsman scored more runs than Nic Maddinson in the JLT One-Day Cup. With a couple of centuries and almost 400 runs, the southpaw has certainly done all that he can to ensure that he gets an Ashes call-up.

His impressive run has ensured that he opens for New South Wales in their opening game of this year's Sheffield Shield along with David Warner and a strong performance in the first couple of rounds with several Australian stars by his side, might just be what the doctor ordered for him.

Maddinson's versatility makes him an invaluable asset to the Australian Test side. The fact that he is in great form is just another added bonus.