He kept his place in the team for the 2017-18 Ashes Series and made his Ashes debut in the opening Test match in Brisbane on 23 November 2017, partnering Cook and made 53 in the first innings before being dismissed by Pat Cummins.
He remained on the team for the 2017-18 Ashes Series and made his debut in the opening Test match in Brisbane on November 23, 2017, alongside Cook and scored 53 runs in the first innings before being dismissed by Pat Cummins.