Australia started the year as a team in transition and facing plenty of uncertainty. In late 2016, Australia were humiliated on home soil by South Africa leading to a makeover and insertion of youth. It seemingly did the trick with Australia completing a
2017 - YEAR IN REVIEW
Australia end mixed-bag year with Ashes glory
Steve Smith had a blockbuster year with the bat while leading Australia to an Ashes triumph at home. © Getty