Ashes 2017/18, 1st Test: Hits and misses

Miss: Alastair Cook

Alastair Cook, who led England to Ashes glory in 2015, continued to be the biggest concern for the visitors after his double failure in Brisbane. Cook, who contributed nine runs in two innings, has just three centuries in his last 54 Test innings.

Despite a recent slump, the left-handed opening batsman is the most experienced in England's not-so-experienced unit. He will have to regain his lost touch as quickly as possible as he is a vital cog in England's hopes to retain the urn.

With the visitors already on the back foot with a loss in the first Test, Cook will have to provide a good start to England in the upcoming Adelaide Test.