Melbourne, Nov. 9 -- Former Aussie batter Greg Chappell expressed concerns over Australia's ageing squad, "oldest international team fielded in 90 plus years" for the opening Test against England in home Ashes at Perth, and warned they could be "put under the pump" if the visitors' express pacers led by Mark Wood and Jofra Archer click.

The first Ashes Test will take place from November 21 onwards at Perth's Optus Stadium, with Australia fielding an ageing unit, with just one player, Cameron Green, below 30 years of age, and Usman Khawaja, the opener, being the oldest at 38. Even his potential opening partners, Marnus Labuschagne and Jake Weatherald also being in their early 30s.

Writing a column for ESPNCricinfo, Chappell said that Eng...