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The phase for before the Ashes exchanges and selection predictions is practically done following Australia unveiled a 15-member team to take on the English side in the Perth Test. The larger squad for the series opener points to the necessity for cool minds during the heated contest, with Jake Weatherald selected for the maiden appearance instead of fiery opener Sam Konstas.

However with Marnus Labuschagne finding form and the only other uncapped players being two fast bowling backups, there is a sense of familiarity to the selection even without unavailable skipper Pat Cummins. Here is how every player (presented in alphabetical order) will confront the aggressive approach, with a star rating indicating their possible impact on the campaign beginning on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The seasoned paceman is again selected as a back-up following being a regular presence in the limited-overs sides in recent years. With Cummins's return still unclear, and the other main bowlers dealing with a tough fixture list, the 33-year-old will aim to sustain his good form to stay in consideration for a Test debut. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

Among the top pace bowler in Australia has become a object for the opposition for his moderate performances during the 2023 Ashes as much as for his calm nature off the field. However the veteran has secured 62 wickets at an average of an impressive figure – featuring a three in three in his most recent Test against the Caribbean side – and has being a threat at this level and ought to embrace the rare chance to begin a campaign in the first match. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The first-choice wicketkeeper is returning in the intense atmosphere of an Ashes series aiming to impress with the bat and his gloves, as much as for his involvement in a unforgettable moment when stumping the English batsman at the famous ground in the last series. The veteran is currently a much more assured batter whether needed to score quickly or guide the tail with a match-turning knock. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The state fast bowler has been on the fringes of the national team across recent matches and is returning following claiming 33 wickets – featuring 11 in the final – at an average of 24.15 in last summer’s Sheffield Shield. An Test cap is currently within reach while Cummins is injured and the key fast bowlers get ready for a demanding five Tests in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The promising all-rounder had been identified for the Test team from an early stage in his career even amid fitness issues, and the time has arrived for him to deliver a important contribution to a high-stakes contest. The 26-year-old was the best of the batting batters while coming in at first drop in challenging conditions in the Caribbean but might be selected in the order to ensure he can additionally assist the pace attack. Whether Green can realistically be selected as a true bowling option in the first Test, or might have to be relied upon to bowl more spells during the campaign, might be determined in the Sheffield Shield match this week. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The metronomic pace bowler is at the peak of his powers following carrying the limited-overs attack and getting ready for the contest during matches against the Indian team. The 34-year-old’s steady discipline, and hint of movement whether seam movement or in the air, is certain to Test the England's front foot approach to scoring, with the persistent concern whether Hazlewood can feature in four or perhaps as many as all five matches. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The devastating batsman is vital to the team's hopes of taking the game up to England with his attacking approach and propensity to score huge runs as the stakes rise. A pair of centuries against India recently, and the same the last time England toured for five Tests highlight his skills, while the player has a knack of finding a breakthrough dismissal with his occasional but underrated off-spin. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The second wicketkeeper in the team showed that he must additionally be viewed as a specialist batter when hitting a hundred at better than a quick rate on his first appearance in Sri Lanka. The player is most comfortable playing in the middle-order though he has demonstrated while leading the team in limited-overs matches that he has the flexibility to bat earlier, which might fit a regular role as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned stays despite calls for a transition at the top of the order after strengthening his grip on the first wicket with a double century in Sri Lanka earlier this year. However after being one of many batsmen unable to deal with the Indian Jasprit Bumrah previously, the veteran requires a good start against England’s fast-bowling attack in what might be his final Test series to ensure he can decide personally on the time to retire the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex top-ranked batsman has left behind a poor run and the indignity of being omitted in the past to earn his place again into the Australia squad – and surely the XI to play in Perth. Labuschagne outstanding form with five centuries in his recent innings could provide the team management the assurance to support him to open if required with Khawaja, although the batsman is probably to trouble England when batting at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The spinner was as famous for his absence as his wicket-taking efforts following a calf injury in the second Ashes Test contributed to turn the series when the team toured the UK in the last series. The veteran failed to deliver the domestic series he would have wanted against India with only a modest haul last summer but recovered to be key to the team's series sweeps in the subcontinent and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australia star batsman will step in to lead the team till C