With Stuart Broad’s retirement, England’s seam bowling lineup enters a potential transitional period.
The team’s veteran fast bowler, James Anderson, is 41 years old, and his future in Test cricket is under scrutiny.
1. Sam Curran
Being left out of last year’s Pakistan tour has affected his standing in the pecking order, and his sole action this summer was against Ireland.
Initially expected to play a significant role in the Ashes rotation with Mark Wood, another injury hampered his chances.
