Australia's cricketers have called on retired sprint king Usain Bolt to boost their running between the wickets during the Ashes Test series against England. The Jamaican track superstar, the world record holder in the 100m and 200m and eight-time Olympic champion, is working with the Australian batsmen to improve their "explosiveness" off the mark.

Usain Bolt (right) coaches Australian cricketers Glenn Maxwell, Ashton Agar, Peter Handscomb and Aaron Finch. Pic/Getty Images