Only one player under 30 in Australia Ashes squad

Australia chief selector George Bailey defends the age profile of the Ashes squad, stating that the selected players deserve respect despite criticism over their maturity. The squad for the first test includes only one player under 30, with former captain Steve Waugh questioning the selectors' reluctance to make tough decisions for team rejuvenation. Bailey emphasizes that the selected players like Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc are performing well and deserve their place in the squad.