The Australian batting order is in crisis, and unfortunately, there is no simple fix.
After the Darwin disaster against Bangladesh, Australia's batting line up, which has been protected by the bowlers and the odd bit of batting brilliance from Travis Head, Steve Smith or Alex Carey, is under fire.
Jake Weatherald has too many weaknesses to be a Test batsman, let alone an opener who has to see out the new ball and make an impact with the bat on Australia's notoriously bowler friendly pitches.
Meanwhile, Marnus Labsuchagne's nemesis - balls outside off stump - continues to get the better of the 32-year-old.
The likes of Head, Smith, Carey and now possibly Cameron Green can now be expected to contribute at different stages as batters and are diverse enough in their batting styles and tempos that they can all offer different strengths on different pitches.
So to put it simply, disregarding Nathan Lyon's worrying performance in his return match where he took 1-125 across the two innings, Australia needs a new opener and a new number three.
Not groundbreaking news but it's the facts laid bare.
The cries have grown to screams from Australian fans and pundits, enough is enough; Weatherald and Labuschagne must go.
Queenslander Matthew Renshaw is reported to have been added to Australia's squad, and will likely come into the side for Weatherald for the second Test in Mackay which starts on Saturday. But who are the next best batting options for the 19 Tests that occur in quick succession after? The options are not exactly that clear…
2. Josh Inglis
While the Aussies toiled away in the second innings against the Bangladesh attack, footage showed Inglis working on his craft in the nets.
Over the past few years, Inglis has been the next in line to squeeze into any batting position available.
It is surprising given he has a first class batting average of 34.83 across 65 matches.
In his five Test matches and seven innings, Inglis has averaged 26.28 and has scored one century. An impressive knock against Sri Lanka in Galle on his Test debut.
Inglis is part of the squad for the two Tests against Bangladesh and it he is arguably unlucky if he is not the one to come in if Labuschagne is dropped for the second Test.
