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Ian Chappell

Ian Chappell

Ian Chappell is a former Australian Test cricket captain and Channel Nine commentator.

Marcus Harris was among a number of Australian batsmen who failed to cement their place in the line-up.

The urn will return, but Australia's selection dilemmas still as clear as mud

Apart from resolving some questions that were largely already answered, there remains great uncertainty over the Australian side, particularly in the batting ranks.

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Australia's better individuals, and stronger captaincy, allowed them to retain the Ashes.

Australia ultimately proved the better of two flawed teams

With Steve Smith showing the patience of a chess master and pace duo Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood signs of greatness, the Australians were too strong on English soil.

  • Ian Chappell
Jack Leach, left, and Ben Stokes celebrate.

Aussies less flawed than stoked-up Poms despite Headingley heartache

Australia can rebound in the fourth Test against a poorly constructed England team.

  • Ian Chappell