Australia find right combinations to spark T20I mojo

After a trio of outstanding performances to start the T20I tri-series, Australia have seemingly unlocked the right formula in the shortest format.

For so long, Australia have frustratingly struggled in T20 cricket as evidenced by a bare trophy cabinet and a current lowly ranking of No.7. Selections were always a mishmash and continuity a constant bane. It was little surprise they continually struggled with T20 appearing low in priority for a country that still adores the longer formats, particularly Tests.

With the next World T20 to be staged Down Under for the first time, a determined Australia have resolved to take things far more seriously. Selector Mark Waugh has been earmarked to cast his eye over the nation's T20 talent in a specialised role for the Australian great who moonlights as a Big Bash League (BBL) television commentator. Furthermore, Ricky Ponting has come into the fold as an assistant coach for the tri-series and his influence has been pronounced to the point where he is now seen as the favourite to be Australia's head coach at the World T20 in 2020.

The advent of the Twenty20 tri-series has ensured Australia gets a prolonged run of matches in the type of continuity they've long craved. Form players from the BBL, notably dynamic opener