McGrath believes that Australia has a promising crop of young fast bowlers waiting in the wings, but stressed that the next generation will need to seize the opportunities that come their way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cStarc, Hazlewood and Cummins are all in their mid-to-late thirties, aren\u2019t they? You wonder how long they can go,\u201d McGrath said as quoted by ESPNCricinfo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The legendary pacer noted that Australia faces an important transition period, particularly with an Ashes series in England on the horizon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI look at it from an Australian perspective in Test cricket. The Ashes is coming up next year in England, and Australia have not won an Ashes in England outright since 2001. Hopefully, there\u2019s incentive for the boys to keep going, but there\u2019s going to be that turnover,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
McGrath pointed to several young fast bowlers who could emerge as long-term successors to the experienced trio.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a few coming through at the moment. The Pakistan tours before and after the World T20 didn\u2019t go to plan, but I think there\u2019s opportunity for quite a few young guys at the moment. Guys like Spencer Johnson have some real pace, but whether they\u2019ve had enough opportunity? I know Nathan Ellis has been for a while and Xavier Bartlett; they are the next level in white-ball cricket,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
McGrath also highlighted the depth available in Australia\u2019s domestic system, naming Will Sutherland, Jack Edwards and Brendan Doggett among the players pushing for higher honours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYou\u2019ve also got Will Sutherland, Jack Edwards and Brendan Doggett. Plenty of young guys there, but we\u2019ll wait and see if someone really puts their hands up,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former fast bowler credited Australia\u2019s Sheffield Shield competition for producing quality talent and believes strong performances at the domestic level will determine who earns a place in the national setup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYou\u2019ve also got Will Sutherland, Jack Edwards and Brendan Doggett. Plenty of young guys there, but we\u2019ll wait and see if someone really puts their hands up,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, the fitness and depth of Australia's pace resources will be tested over the crucial next 14 months with at least 20 Tests on the schedule. <\/p>\r\n\r\n