The Ashes 2013: Top 5 bowlers to watch out for

3. Graeme Swann

If Alastair Cook will be wary of Mitchell Starc, Graeme Swann will be hoping that he gets as many overs as possible. Swann’s record at Trent Bridge, where the first Test is to be played, is not impressive at all as he has only taken three wickets at the venue but that might change if the Australian left-arm seamers create that rough patch for him to work with.

He has been part of two successful Ashes campaigns and has really made the difference to the English bowling line-up with his wicket-taking bowling. He can also create pressure from one end as he does not leak runs (like Nathan Lyon does). He will want to replicate, if not better, his previous Ashes performances. He has taken 29 wickets in the two series’ that he has been a part of.