Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey has backed Australian pace trio of Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins to shine in England during 2019 Ashes.
With the current pace battery relying more on pace it is thought that seam and swing bowlers will flourish more in England; however, Hussey stressed the current trio has enough skills to be successful.
“It’s an interesting conversation and it needs to be had. But I still think the quality of Starc and Hazlewood and Cummins is there and they’re skillful enough to get the ball in the right areas and if you’re doing that at a good pace, it’s still going to be very hard for England to play,” Hussey said to Unplayable Podcast.
However, Hussey admits that at times bowlers with extra pace can be a bit expensive as Brett Lee was.
“I remember Brett Lee, for example, in English conditions sometimes he could be a bit expensive because of his extra pace. The very skillful bowlers who are just line and length and can swing and seam the ball around can have a lot of success over there and (that’s where) the likes of Chadd Sayers and Jackson Bird can come into line for selection,” Hussey added further.
Meanwhile, Hussey will have a go with the current fast bowling attack first.
“I certainly think I’d be looking at those guys first, but I’d be adaptable if it’s not going right early in the series and be willing to make the change – if the conditions suit,” he added further.
Hussey also believes that Australia’s Ashes defeat in England in 2015 will be motivation for the current group of players to defend the urn.
“The first time you might battle a bit but you take lessons and learnings and become a better player the next time you go. Those guys will be better from the previous series and the heartache there last time. They’ll perform better next time,” Hussey signed off.
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