# The Ashes countdown! Best Ashes fast bowlers and the 'Has-beens'

An episode of [The Fast Bowling Cartel](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1844999212), 14 Nov 2025, 56 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PCPYT6113543672.mp3

Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie dive headfirst into the hype as The Ashes gets underway. The trio debate team selections for the 1st Test in Perth, weighing up Australia’s bowling attack and England’s batting order. Will Bazball hold up under the pressure of an Ashes cauldron? They break down Ben Stokes’ latest comments and what they mean for England’s mindset heading into the series. To top it off, the panel counts down their Top 5 Aussie Ashes bowlers of all time—from relentless pace to crafty swing, the legends who’ve defined the contest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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