The Ashes 2023: 5 Players to watch out for in first Test at Edgbaston

3. Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins was seen leading Australia for the first time in the 2021-22 Ashes. Captaining his national side from the front, the pacer powered his team to beat the Joe Root-led English side by 4-0, claiming 21 wickets in eight innings of four Tests. This time again, the Aussies will bank on their skipper to dominate England.

In 2019, Australia played a fierce brand of cricket and succeeded in levelling the series by 2-2 and retaining the urn. The phenomenal success became possible for the Aussies in the competition due to the spunky performances of Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc.

Claiming 29 wickets in 10 innings of five Tests, he ended up becoming the highest wicket-taker in the series. This time, his responsibility will be to give some tough time to England batters with his raw pace and take the distinguished urn back home.