The coach obliged, but bowling is another matter so Troy Cooley took the reins in helping developed a four-pronged pace attack of devastating ability.

BBC: SPORT | Cricket | Ashes 2005 | England's success story

After England won the 2005 Ashes with Troy Cooley in the Gibson role, the ECB failed to extend the Australian's contract and Cooley switched allegiance to his native country.

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The Queenslander was dropped for the second Test alongside Hilfenhaus after recording match figures of 0-170 in Brisbane, but the 29-year-old has been working extensively with Australia bowling coach Troy Cooley in the nets to recapture his best form.

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