Australia
Strengths: Possess a formidable pace attack led by skipper Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc along with veteran batters like Steve Smith, Travis Head and Usman Khawaja who can dominate the opposition.

Weaknesses: Still searching for Usman Khawaja’s permanent opening partner post-David Warner’s retirement. Sam Konstas and Travis Head have been tried but defending champions are likely to go with Marnus Labuschagne to open here for the first time in his career.

Opportunities: Can solidify their status in the longest format by becoming the first team to win two World Test Championship titles.