The Ashes 2013: What Clarke and Lehmann must do now

4. Revamp the side for the next two games

With Pattinson out of the series, Jackson Bird could be given a chance

With seamer James Pattinson ruled out due to a painful stress fracture of the lower back, Australia’s cup of woes seems to have overflown. Since the current line-up has not made much of an impact, it may be wise to consider a slight revamp.

Jackson Bird could come in for Pattinson, given that he can swing the ball both ways and can thus trouble the English batsmen.

In terms of batting, Boof might consider bringing back David Warner to bolster the shaky unit. The southpaw, ideally, should open the innings with Watson, but if Rogers is retained, he can play at No.4, replacing the out-of-form Phil Hughes.

Whether Clarke and Lehmann decide to pack the side with more left-handers, especially with James Anderson and Graeme Swann in the opposition, is a decision best left to them. But to survive in the series, they might just have to do so.