The Ashes are secured, now the work of regenerating this Australian side begins

Simply put, they acquired the most basic skills of batting. When the small player grows and gains more power, he often overtakes the powerful player.

As players progress, it is vital to observe whether they are learning from their experiences. Every young cricketer makes mistakes. They are an integral part of the learning process. What selectors need to avoid are players who repeat the same mistakes.

Experience is overrated. Just because someone has been playing for five years doesn’t mean they’ve accumulated five years of actual experience. If they don’t learn and grow from these experiences, they are essentially repeating a year’s worth of experience five times.

Watching players when they’re not performing their primary skills can also be enlightening. If a player is not fully focused on the game while fielding, he is unlikely to be fully committed to the game while batting or bowling.

Cricket, especially batting, is a game of frequent underachievement and each player spends more time on the field than on the field. That’s why strong field skills are important. Runs scored on the field are equivalent to runs scored with the bat.

Another important aspect of selection is observing how a player interacts within the group. Seeing how a person handles good and bad days gives insight into his suitability as a teammate.

The locker room is very important for the health of a team. Someone who deals equally with success and failure is more likely to create a positive team environment than someone who sulks or throws a tantrum.

One of the lessons from serving as a national selector is that there are around 10 million people in Australia who believe they can do the job better than you. It is wise to listen to feedback, but one cannot afford to remain insensitive or the role will become untenable.

The national selection panel performed well under challenging conditions. Since the introduction of full-time professional cricket in Australia, players are staying in the system longer.

The problem then is that there aren’t many promising young players to choose from, so experience becomes the main currency. We are now coming to the end of an era, so new young talents are a must.

The toughest period for selectors is when the team is nearing the end of its cycle.

The Australian team has long dominated, but many key players are closer to the end than the beginning. It is preferable to give great players too much play rather than too little.

The panel has effectively addressed the latest situation by bringing in experienced players from domestic cricket to fill the gaps this summer.

But now it’s time for the panel to really show their value, because they need to revamp the team and start building another great team for the future.

Australia will produce talented teams, but not exceptional teams, by only selecting players who have reached their potential and will only maintain the status quo.

The selectors’ next moves will be crucial as the aim is to build great teams.

Identifying the next Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Alex Carey should be the primary focus of the panel.

They made an attempt to start Sam Konstas last summer, but that hasn’t been successful yet. However, their search for players with potential should not be in vain.

Reflections on Australia’s performances

Jake WeatheraldThe problem occurs when the ball is flat because he moves his leg towards the line, which positions his head on the outside of the ball and forces the club to go around his front pad. He is a top class lbw prospect. You must keep the full balls on the closed side of the front leg to allow the head to go to the line.

Travis President David Warner was replaced by a surprising (albeit coincidental) lookalike. His method is unique and he has an extraordinary eye. Head is the ultimate ‘Travballer’ who plays fearlessly.

Marnus Labuschagne He needs to recapture his old goal-scoring intent. He needs to try to score from every ball, stop or release good balls.

Steve Smith remains as passionate as ever. He took a great lead and caught some blinders.

A few years ago, I asked legendary AFL coach Ron Barassi how many chances a young player should be given. His answer was: “It depends on how much talent you have.” This advice is extremely valid in the following situations: Cameron Green. The disruption from the injury seems to have affected his bowling and batting. Less sharp footwork than before.

Green should review videos of his first downs and go back to his initial setup and goal-scoring intent.

The bowling action appears to be out of sync, resulting in a shorter length. He needs to throw the ball up as his bounce will disturb most batsmen. I’m sticking with Green, even though he’s testing the patience of supporters and voters.

Alex Carey He has been outstanding both with the gloves and the bat. A true professional and extremely fit, Carey has secured his place in the team in the long term.

Beau-Webster He is an all-round cricket player. The team doesn’t need eight batsmen, but it will come in handy moving into the next period.

I strongly disagree with the practice of letting go of an expert spinner. Australia must play with four front-line bowlers at all times, including a spinner, in all conditions. An all-rounder is not suitable.

Mitchell Starc It was a remarkable achievement and, if he had wanted to, he could have become the first bowler to continue into his forties and still achieve speeds in excess of 140 km/h.

Scott Boland He is still young in terms of over-bowling, so he should be able to continue to achieve disturbing length over the next few years.

Again Pat Cummins still young, it’s time to start shedding the blood of the leaders of the attack for the next generation.

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In summary, the selectors face a pivotal moment. To build the next great Australian team, the panel needs to prioritize potential over immediate talent and form, investing in players who can become legends.

This long-term vision, underpinned by astute observation and intuition, will ensure Australia’s continued dominance.

If a team is not improving, it is falling behind because competitors are constantly trying to improve; The key is to get the right mix of ingredients to create the perfect meal.