Weatherald and Webster Fail to Fire in Final Match Before Ashes as Starc and Doggett Impress

‘In the ribs’: Botham backs four English quicks

The England cricket legend has encouraged selectors to take a leaf out of the fierce West Indies attack that included four frontline quick bowlers and take on the Australians when the Ashes begin.

Sheffield Shield: Starc gears up for Ashes with four-wicket haul against Victoria

Starc struck early, dismissing four of Victoria's top six batsmen, while his Australia teammate Nathan Lyon chipped in with 2-65, removing the other two top-order batsmen.

Starc sends England ominous warning as Ashes hopefuls fail to fire

Mitchell Starc enjoys a successful return to red ball cricket while representing New South Wales but Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster fail to grab their opportunities.

Tasmania's Test contenders fail to fire in Hobart

Test hopefuls Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster have failed in the Sheffield Shield for Tasmania as Australia squad member Brendan Doggett starred for SA.

Weatherald and Webster fail to fire in final match before Ashes as Starc and Doggett impress

Potential Test opener Jake Weatherald lasted just 31 balls while allrounder Beau Webster also made a low score for Tasmania ahead of next week’s first Ashes Test.

Webster, Weatherald miss out as Doggett bags five

Test hopefuls Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster missed out for Tasmania as Australia squad member Brendan Doggett claimed 5 for 66