5 problems Australia should deal with ahead of the Ashes

#4 The batting must step up, too much dependency on Warner-Smith duo

David Warner

Australia’s batting needs to be more consistent. In India, in extreme conditions, it was good to see the likes of Matt Renshaw and Peter Handscomb, who were newcomers, contributing well.

But one gets a feeling that there is too much of a dependency on David Warner and Steve Smith to do the bulk of the scoring which is a problem area for the Australians. The likes of Renshaw and Handscomb have been good so far but the others in the middle-order have been very inconsistent.

Usman Khawaja flattered to deceive by scoring a total of two runs in the test match at Mirpur but he’s predominantly known so far in his test career for amassing big runs in home conditions, that is one big positive for Australia heading into the Ashes.

The likes of Glen Maxwell and Mathew Wade have not justified their selection in the test team yet. Australia need to look at alternatives, maybe Moises Henriques or a fit Shaun Marsh would make this batting line-up look more solid and commanding.

The men from down under need to keep their options open and not depend completely on the Warner-Smith duo to bail them out. Especially against a quality bowling lineup which England have, it becomes important that everyone in the batting lineup puts their best foot forward, as they have got the talent but they just need to get more consistent.