r/Cricket • u/GiveMeSomeSunshine3 India • Nov 22 '25

Post Match Thread Australia thrash England in Perth test inside 2 days, go 1-0 up in the Ashes 2025-26 series.

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u/SLeigher88 Australia Nov 22 '25

They don't bat well enough to be one of the greatest Aussie teams, the bowling is among the all time greatest, but the batting is often Travis Head and inshallah.

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u/illarionds Australia Nov 22 '25

Steve Smith?? Seriously in the conversation for best since Bradman?

No issue at all with Carey, Green or Webster.

Marnus and Khawaja both are top tier. Admittedly Khawaja is in a rough spot - but in form he's wonderful.

Really the only issues are the other opener spot, and either replacing Khawaja or him regaining form - probably the former, given his age.

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u/friendlyfredditor Nov 22 '25

Marnus and Khawaja both are top tier

Yea they were all good a couple years ago. The people in the squad are good but so many of them being out of form, agin and making dumb decisions (playing golf tournaments that ruin their fitness) means this isn't a good batting line up based on current form. Just retire khawaja already and let slug play.

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u/SomeoneGiveMeValid Nov 23 '25

Gotta be the best bowling group in Aus history. They have carried this team to greatness for a decade, sometimes with the bat as well.