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Ashes Player Ratings: Head and Starc a Cut Above as Pope and Smith Face Uncertain Futures
Australia's dominant 4-1 Ashes series win highlighted standout players like Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland, shaping future selections amid retirements and injuries.
- On January 08, 2026, Australia completed a 4-1 Ashes series win, and the player-by-player ratings roundup highlighted Mitchell Starc's 31 wickets and Travis Head's 629 runs.
- Injuries to Pat Cummins, Australia captain, and Josh Hazlewood, Australia fast bowler, prompted changes while Michael Neser, Queensland medium-pacer, rewarded selectors with a five-for and crucial runs.
- Statistics show Alex Carey scored 323 runs at 46.14 with 28 dismissals, while Steve Smith amassed 286 runs at 57.20 and took 14 catches, including an SCG century.
- Immediate consequences include selection debates as Marnus Labuschagne's struggles make Australia's overseas hopes hinge on his form, while Cameron Green faces pressure despite an Ashes win and a $2,000,000 IPL payday.
- With Usman Khawaja's career winding down, his play against spin will be missed in India next year, while Nathan Lyon, veteran off-spinner, age 38, faces uncertainty due to recent injuries.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Left
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- 60% of the sources lean Left
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L 60%
C 20%
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