In the wake of Tim Paine taking a break from all forms of cricket, talk has now turned to who will replace him behind the stumps. The debate was already well underway, given Paine is 36 and nearing the end of his career.
The bombshell news has accelerated those discussions and Cricket Australia now faces a tough choice, with no clear standout having emerged in the past 18 months to claim his spot as Australia's premier wicketkeeper.
With Pat Cummins announced as the new Test Captain, Australia will start the Ashes both with a new skipper and gloveman.
With so much on the line, the pressure is on Cricket Australia to get it right.
We assess the top candidates to fill the vacancy.
2. Josh Inglis
Perhaps the best gloveman in the land behind Paine, Inglis has impressed. So much so that he is now considered a genuine chance to make his test debut.
Having averaged 73 last Shield season, scoring three centuries, Inglis has shown he has what it takes with the bat as well.
There doesn't seem to be much of a knock on Inglis other than his age and relative inexperience compared to Carey. That said, it appears as though he is breathing down Carey's neck for a chance in the Test side.
With no scores over 28 in the Shield so far this season however, he'll need to use the tour matches to push his case.
