Michael Clarke is Australia's most accomplished and fluent ODI batsman - he should be setting the agenda at the top of the order

John Inverarity, Australia's national selector, is keen to give David Hussey, George Bailey, and Peter Forrest the best chances of exposure to England ahead of next year's Ashes series.

Graeme Swann's performances in the one-day series are putting significant pressure on Xavier Doherty and he is feeling the strain

In the space of two matches, Australia have gone from questioning England's balance to thinking about appropriating it

Back-to-back Ashes series in 2013 may arrive too soon for Pat Cummins' young body to cope with, says Australia coach Mickey Arthur

If Ireland need any reminders of Afghanistan's threat as they prepare for a pair of critical World Cup qualifiers, they need only recall Boyd Rankin's opening delivery in the World Twenty20 qualifying final in Dubai.

Mitchell Johnson's difficulties on his return from a long-term foot injury epitomised the struggles of Australia's bowlers against England

Shane Watson has admitted that he finds batting first a greater strain and his struggles at The Oval reiterated the problem for Australia

Steven Finn benefited from support rather more advanced than a helpful pat on the back whenever he sauntered back to his mark against Australia.

A lapse that cost David Warner his wicket at Lord's epitomised the details that Australia must get right if they are to inch closer to England in the second ODI at The Oval.

James Anderson is in doubt for the second ODI against Australia at The Oval on Sunday after picking up a suspected groin strain during his side's 15-run victory over the tourists at Lord's.

Michael Clarke again demonstrated his captaincy skills but the more modest player pool at his disposal hampered Australia's efforts

Pat Cummins' hero is Shane Warne and, on the evidence of a startling rise to the Australian team, his talent is almost as singular

Australia have identified England's use of five specialist bowlers as a point of weakness to expose in the forthcoming ODI series

Australia's blueprint for sustained supremacy in world cricket is being informed and inspired by the New Zealand All Blacks' enduring domination of international rugby

Australia will hope for similarly brief encounters with England's ODI captain, Alastair Cook, in the NatWest Series. He made only 5 as the tourists routed Essex at Chelmsford in their final warm-up match.

Matthew Wade is out to make the Australia wicketkeeper's spot his own on their tour of England

Australia's first chance to measure their progress against England since the last Ashes series will have a pointed prelude

Brett Lee retains all the characteristics that made him a most fearsome operator and still provides an inspiring sight in the autumn of his career