Off spinner Nathan Lyon is likely to get the nod for the first Ashes Test against England at Trent Bridge, but Australia are already being tempted to turn to a more unlikely star as they seek a surprise package capable of inspiring success.
Australia's chairman of selectors, John Inverarity, has already hinted that Pakistan-born leg spinner Fawad Ahmed is likely to be called up to this summer's Ashes squad, and he could be just one injury away from starting against Alastair Cook's side.
The 31-year-old, born in the north west frontier province of Marghuz in Pakistan, could yet be the unlikely
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