Todd Murphy

What set Murphy apart from the other slow bowlers under consideration was his method. He runs through the crease briskly and bowls his off-spin faster than many of his peers, usually sticking to a tight line. That difference helped him earn a place in Australia's squad for the 2023 tour of India. The pick drew plenty of attention, because he had only seven first-class appearances behind him when he was named.

His first Test was at Nagpur, and he finished that match with figures of 7/124. He went on to play in every one of the four Tests in the series. He kept his place for the Ashes series in England that followed. Murphy also bats left-handed and can be useful lower in the order, and he chipped in with some helpful runs as well as his wickets.