Ashes warning bells ring after Australia’s defeat to England in T20 World Cup

While T20 and Test crickets are chalk and cheese — and both sides will have nearly different sets of players and captains — cricket pundits such as Steve Waugh have said that "performance with the willow" will be a prerequisite if Australia is to set themselves up for a series triumph" in the series starting December 8 at The Gabba in Brisbane.