Brad Haddin

South Australia's back-to-back Sheffield Shield triumphs have embarrassed Cricket NSW bosses and triggered Mike Whitney.

Brad Haddin won the race to replace the popular Greg Shipperd. He's not sure the next Australian players are in his squad at the moment.

Australian great Brad Haddin has revealed the major issue that could end up derailing the defiant England skipper in the series.

England's fearless leader is under fire following a disastrous defeat in Perth as the grim post-mortem continues for the visitors.

Brad Haddin is adamant Usman Khawaja will retain his spot at the top of Australia's order, despite pressure mounting on the opener.

Australia will be without Pat Cummins for the start of the Ashes - but all that has done is prove the depth in the fast-bowling stocks.

Both men have struggled with injuries in recent times, but Brad Haddin believes the first Test is the best time for them to play.

The 20-year-old's rise was never going to last according to one former Test star, with question marks lingering ahead of the Ashes.

Brad Haddin is at home recovering after heart surgery and has delivered a funny anecdote about the day he was released from hospital.

England jumped at the chance to take the moral high ground when Alex Carey threw down Jonny Bairstow's stumps. Now the tables have turned.