Melbourne, Aug. 13 -- Australia's seasoned speedster Scott Boland believes he is well-equipped for whatever England batters will throw at him this summer if he gets the opportunity to unleash his scintillating spells at them after being attacked relentlessly in the 2023 series.

In the last century, Boland owns the lowest Test bowling average among anyone with more than 50 wickets in the format. Boland blazed his way to a sizzling hat-trick against the West Indies in Jamaica, reducing his figure to 16.53, leaving him sixth in the all-time list.

Before the pre-Bazball era, Boland scalped 18 wickets at 9.55 in his debut Ashes series. After Brendon McCullum took charge, Boland's effectiveness dropped to two scalps in as many Tests at 115.50...