Aussie Ashes team

'Pup' Michael Clarke takes on the role of vice-captain [GALLO/GETTY]

Mike 'Mr Cricket' Hussey will no doubt have the England team sussed out [GALLO/GETTY]

31-year-old wicketkeeper Brad Haddin steps into Adam Gilchrist's shoes [GALLO/GETTY]

Captain of Western Australia, Marcus North [GALLO/GETTY]

Shane Watson takes the all-rounder position in the Test squad [GALLO/GETTY]

Andrew McDonald made his Test debut for Australia against South Africa in January [GALLO/GETTY]

Left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson [GALLO/GETTY]

24-year-old Victorian Peter Siddle [GALLO/GETTY]

Stuart Clark hoping for a bit of Merv Hughes inspiration [GALLO/GETTY]

Former Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year and second cousin to Ricky Ponting, Ben Hilfenhaus [GALLO/GETTY]

Nathan 'Ritzy' Hauritz makes a play for the ball [GALLO/GETTY]

Graham Manou in action for the South Australian Redbacks [GALLO/GETTY]

One of the fastest bowlers in world cricket, Brett Lee likes to dabble in rock music and a bit of Bollywood acting [GALLO/GETTY]

Captain of the New South Wales Blues and opener Simon Katich keeps his eyes on the prize [GALLO/GETTY]

20-year-old left-handed opener Phillip Hughes is currently notching up the runs for Middlesex [GALLO/GETTY]