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

1. James Pattinson

James Pattinson

Australia have found an answer to James Anderson in this energetic young bowler who has improved leaps and bounds in a year of international cricket. He came to England for the first time last year to play an ODI series and was completely ineffective but he has learned from that experience and is performing pretty well in the tour games.

He took seven wickets against Somerset and looked deadly as he extracted swing with the new ball. He used the bouncer very well and maintained a great control over his line and length. He can derive reverse swing from the Duke ball once it loses its shine and will be looking to do the same against England in the Ashes. He is a trump card, pure talent and skill, but will it be enough?

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