The glimpses shown by Jake Weatherald across the first four Tests have been enough to convince Travis Head the newcomer belongs at international level.

Brett Lee played over 300 games for Australia across formats and picked a total of 718 wickets. Lee was also a part of Australia's 2003 ODI World Cup winning side.

England pace bowler Josh Tongue took three early wickets as Australia limped to lunch at 72-4 on the first day of the fourth Ashes test.

It was carnage out in the middle of the MCG on Boxing Day, but what took place in the stands also raised eyebrows.

Cricket Australia will consider playing a stronger role in the preparation of Test pitches around the country as short matches this summer threaten the sport’s bottom line. The marquee Boxing Day Test finished inside two days after a remarkable 20 wickets fell on Day 1 of a Test match for the first time in Australia since 1951.

For the second time in the first four Tests of the Ashes, a match was completed in under two days – a looming problem for Cricket Australia.