Former Australian cricketer Simon Katich pointed out that young pacers Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue could be a big threat for Australia during the Ashes series at home starting from November 21 onwards, pointing out their “good air speed”, height, and great bounce.

England is heading to Australian shores with hopes of their first Ashes series win there since 2011 and since their 2015 triumph at home. They have one of their strongest bowling attacks in years, with express pacers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood being the headliners, skipper Ben Stokes being that relentless quick with the ability to produce miracles for his side, and two younger and relatively less experienced pacers, Atkinson and Tongue.

Katich sees Atkinson, Tongue, both 27, as quality bowlers despite their inexperience, and h

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