Ashes 2017/18: 5 Australian players to watch out for

Mitchell Starc Steven Smith
Mitchell Starc and Steven Smith will be among the key players for Australia

#4 Josh Hazlewood

Hazlewood can be very dangerous upfront with his accurate line and length
Hazlewood can be very dangerous with his accurate line and length

Josh Hazlewood is often acclaimed as the successor to the iconic Glenn McGrath. With his accurate line and length, the seamer has been one of the front-line bowlers for Australia over the period. He has formed a menacing new ball combination with Mitchell Starc.

In the last Ashes series, he was among the top three bowlers with 16 wickets to his name. On Australian soil, his record is far more impressive. From 15 Tests, he has taken 65 wickets at an average of 25.35. Hazlewood can be a serious threat to the England top order as he constantly targets the good length area and can generate awkward bounce too.

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