Peter Handscomb

A microscope is being aimed squarely at Australia's Sheffield Shield after the season batting averages were pointed out.

Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster have both failed with the bat in their final matches before the first Ashes Test.

Jake Lehmann appeared to take a screamer in the Sheffield Shield but Peter Handscomb wasn't satisfied the dismissal was legitimate.

Cameron Green and Usman Khawaja made India pay for taking the second new ball in a stunning final session of play.

Check out Mark Taylor's Aussie player ratings from the third Test in Indore, in which the visitors surged back in the series.

The Australian innings was in trouble when Usman Khawaja was joined at the crease by Peter Handscomb.

Mark Taylor has launched a strong defence of Travis Head after the middle-order dynamo was dropped in India.

Check out Mark Taylor's Australian player ratings from the first Test against India, dominated by the hosts.

Michael Clarke has laid the blame for Australia's first innings collapse on a decision made months ago back in Australia.

Australia had a day to forget to open its series against India, but debutant Todd Murphy ensured the day ended on a high.