NEW Australian selector Greg Chappell has highlighted an ageing Test batting line-up as a major consideration for the national team ahead of the Ashes.

Cricket Australia selection panel, Chappell also argued the teams picked for the five Tests against England need to be chosen with an eye towards the future.

The Australian side that contested two Tests against India this month included three batsmen - Ricky Ponting, Simon Katich and Mike Hussey - beyond the age of 35.

Younger members Marcus North (31) Michael Clarke (29) and Shane Watson (29) were hardly youngsters, leaving 'keeper Tim Paine, 25, as the only genuine face of the long term.

"It is no secret that we have an ageing batting order and that is something we need to address," Chappell told AAP.

"Teams have always needed balance, genuine pace bowling works well in any era, aggressive spin bowling and aggressive batting also, but you've still got the need for the workmanlike players to hold things together, so it's getting that right balance.

"I think we've got enough flair players in the batting, Ricky Ponting scores his runs quickly, Michael Clarke makes his runs at a good pace when he's going, so we need to get the balance and the combinations right."

Chappell said there remained the matter of building a team to return to No.1 in the world.

Chappell has settled into CA's offices in Melbourne and will be seeking a meeting with Australian captain Ponting to discuss their views on the team.

"We will have some discussions about the balance of the team and its strengths and weaknesses, I want to have the chance to sit down with Ricky," said Chappell.

Among Chappell's first selection assignments will be to watch West Australian Test pair Mike Hussey and Marcus North against South Australia in their Sheffield Shield match in Adelaide.