With pace spearhead Mitchell Starc labouring with injury, Josh Hazlewood stepped up to lead Australia's attack with aplomb as the hosts thrashed England at the WACA on Monday to reclaim the Ashes with two tests to spare. Hazlewood bowled superbly to finish with 5-48 in England's second innings as the visitors crashed to an innings and 41-run defeat before tea on day five of the third Ashes test at the WACA. Australia have often relied on Starc to set the tone with fierce pace and swing, but with the left-armer carrying a heel problem, it was Hazlewood's metronomic line and length that proved the difference on Monday.

Australia's Josh Hazlewood celebrates after dismissing England's Alastair Cook during the fourth day of their Ashes cricket test match in Perth, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. Pic/AP/PTI