Jackson Bird

Ashes 2017-18: Ashton Agar feels ready to have another crack at England after being recalled for Sydney Test

Whether Agar plays alongside first-choice spinner Nathan Lyon depends on the state of the Sydney Cricket Ground pitch, which in the past has earned a reputation as a turning wicket.

Ashes 2017: Mitchell Starc set to miss Boxing Day Test due to heel injury; Jackson Bird called in as replacement

Starc, who is Australia's leading wicket-taker in the series with 19, bruised his heel bowling in Australia's series-clinching third Test win in Perth last week.

Ashes 2017: Australia have to treat Mitchell Starc's heel problem with care, says Pat Cummins

Australia will have to manage Mitchell Starc’s heel problem properly or risk losing their in-form pace spearhead to a long-term injury, teammate Pat Cummins said on Saturday.

Ashes 2017: Australia's Mitchell Starc and Tim Paine doubtful for the Boxing Day Test

Wicketkeeper Tim Paine has joined pace spearhead Mitchell Starc as a doubt for Australia in the Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne

Ashes 2017: Mitchell Starc remains in doubt for fourth Test despite scans clearing him of injury

Left-armer Starc bowled with the heel problem in the third test at the WACA on Monday as Australia wrapped up an innings and 41-run win over England to reclaim the Ashes with two matches to spare.

Ashes 2017-18: Australia add all-rounder Mitchell Marsh to squad for 3rd Test against England in Perth

Selectors brought in Marsh, brother of Adelaide Test centurion Shaun Marsh, to offer pace back-up to the front-line fast-bowling attack of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins.

Ashes 2017: Tim Paine gets Test recall after seven years in new-look Australian squad

Paine, who was once on the brink of retirement over a serious finger fracture, was preferred to Wade and Peter Nevill for his first Test match since October 2010.

Ashes 2017-18: Mitchell Starc says 'genius' Josh Hazlewood allows Pat Cummins and himself to blast teams out

Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and fourth paceman Jackson Bird are training together this week in Brisbane instead of playing Shield games for their state sides.

Ashes 2017-18: Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood believes he is in good stead ahead of the Test series against England

Australian fast bowler, Josh Hazlewood said, "I'm pretty happy with where it's at now so I don't think there's a need to play another game."

Ashes 2017: Australia's David Warner vows to dig deep to work up 'hatred' for England in upcoming series

"The history, the pride that is at stake. As soon as you step on that line it's war," said Warner.