I'd like to ask how Australia could even consider leaving Scott Boland out of the first test of the ashes?

100% agree. Josh Hazelwood has not bowled more than 4 overs in any game for months, and Scott Boland looks like taking a wicket with every ball, and will bowl as many overs as Pat wants or needs. England would be more worried if Scott Boland and not Josh Hazelwood, was in the lineup tonight.

Boland in my opinion should easily be in the first test. Hazlewood hasn't played for some time so it would make sense to go into the first test with the same team that just defeated India. Boland bowled terrifically well and took vital top order wickets.

As a Pom on the morning of the Ashes I would love to see Boland left out and replaced with a bloke coming back from injury. Can’t really believe this is even a debate, Boland is made for English wickets.