The Ashes 2013: Top five Australian players to watch out for

2. Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke has to share a part of the blame for the failure of the Mickey Arthur’s reign. Australia’s failure at the Ashes might spell alarm bells for Clarke’s captaincy. His batting ability has never been in doubt but the recurring injury troubles are now becoming a burden on Australian cricket as they can’t afford their leader to go missing from important games. He needs to lead the team from the front in England. They desperately need his runs in the middle order.