The Ashes 2013: What Clarke and Lehmann must do now

5. The need to enjoy the game

This will be rather difficult to do, especially with all the off-field nonsense that has been plaguing the team in the wake of Mickey Arthur’s sacking and David Warner’s indiscretions.

But Australia’s cricketers are a smart bunch. Boof will need to emphasize the need to enjoy one’s game – because that creates a positive frame of mind and keeps the player focused.

In addition, the skipper could do with a bit of motivation himself; and who better to guide him than his old teammate.

There are plenty of areas for improvement for the Aussies as they go into the third game of the Ashes. If they manage to get these things right, we could very well see a repeat of the 1936-37 series when Don Bradman’s squad came back from 0-2 to take back the urn with a 3-2 scoreline.

Like most Australian fans, I’m also waiting for a turnaround of sorts. Over to Old Trafford now!