Vivek and Alex rate the Ashes players and pick their Streets Don’t Forget XI
Australia player ratings
Steve Smith (8.25) Still elite… but by Smith standards this was “only” very good.
Travis Head (9.75) He loves the Ashes, moved up top and ripped England’s heart out.
Alex Carey (9.0) The quiet assassin: created wickets, scores runs, moved to 6.
Marnus Labuschagne (6.0) Got involved everywhere, but lost scoring options and looks fallible.
Mitchell Starc (10.0) Played all 5 games, won them the first three with bat and ball, always lethal.
Usman Khawaja (5.0) He never arrived… and yet played 4 games and retired as an all-timer.
Cameron Green (3.0) Massive disappointment with bat and ball, needs to convert potential.
Jake Weatherald (5.5) Looked promising but developed clear weaknesses, worth persisting with.
Josh Inglis (3.5) Two forgettable games with the bat but a good run out.
Brendon Doggett (4.5) Clear drop off from Starc-Boland but misused. Something there.
Michael Neser (8.0) Cult hero - did what he was asked and made you wonder why he doesn’t play more.
Pat Cummins (8.0) Came in for one game as champion but docked for sitting out after as captian.
Scott Boland (8.5) Relentless - England stuck in the mud with Carey up and reliable over 5 tests.
Jhye Richardson (5.0) Dropped a few KPHs after his latest injury and didn’t look too threatening.