Even though Boland is Pat Cummins' favourite cricketer and one of the most reliable bowlers Marnus Labuschagne has ever seen, Scott Boland acknowledges it's not a given that he will face England in the Ashes opener. Boland maintained his remarkable career at the World Test Championship final last week, finishing as Australia's top bowler in their 209-run victory over India at The Oval. The Australians have not, however, assured the Victorian a spot at Edgbaston on Friday because to Josh Hazlewood's impending return