Ashes 2019: Five key Australia players to watch out for

2001 was the last time Australia won an away Ashes series. If they are to correct that, here are the players who will be crucial to their chances.
Australia haven't won an away Ashes series since 2001. If they are to change that, these players will be crucial | AP
Australia haven't won an away Ashes series since 2001. If they are to change that, these players will be crucial | AP
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The boos will be ringing but Smith has already shown that he can make his bat talk louder than the boos | AP
The boos will be ringing but Smith has already shown that he can make his bat talk louder than the boos | AP
The only one of Australia's Big 3 assured of a spot in the starting XI, Pat Cummins will be crucial to the visitors' hopes of picking up all 20 wickets. | AP
The only one of Australia's Big 3 assured of a spot in the starting XI, Pat Cummins will be crucial to the visitors' hopes of picking up all 20 wickets. | AP
Tim Paine will need to make the right calls not just with the skipper's hat but also with the bat (File |AFP)
Tim Paine will need to make the right calls not just with the skipper's hat but also with the bat (File |AFP)
David Warner needs to provide Australia with the perfect platform | AP
David Warner needs to provide Australia with the perfect platform | AP
Starc may not be an automatic name on the starting XI but whenever he plays, he will be crucial with both ball and the bat. (Photo | AP)
Starc may not be an automatic name on the starting XI but whenever he plays, he will be crucial with both ball and the bat. (Photo | AP)

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