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The period for pre-Ashes banter and selection guesses is almost finished after Australia revealed a 15-player lineup to take on England in the Perth Test. The expanded group for the initial game points to the need for composed temperaments during the heated battle, with Jake Weatherald selected for the debut replacing aggressive batsman Sam Konstas.

But with Marnus Labuschagne finding form and the only other inexperienced players being a pair of fast bowling replacements, there is a known quality to the team despite the absence of injured captain Pat Cummins. Here is how every member (listed in alphabetical order) will face the Bazball style, with a star rating indicating their potential influence on the series beginning on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The veteran seamer is once again relied upon as a substitute following being a frequent presence in the limited-overs sides in recent years. As the captain's comeback remaining uncertain, and the other main attackers dealing with a gruelling schedule, the veteran will hope to continue his strong performances to stay in consideration for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

Among the top fast bowler in Australia has become a target for the opposition for his modest returns during the previous series as much as for his calm personality off the pitch. However the 36-year-old has claimed a significant haul at an bowling average of an impressive figure – featuring a three in three in his last Test against the Caribbean side – and has proving to be a force at this level and should welcome the unique chance to begin a series in the first match. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The preferred gloveman is returning in the intense cauldron of an contest hoping to make his mark with the bat and his gloves, as much as for his involvement in a unforgettable incident when dismissing the English batsman at Lord's in 2023. The veteran is now a considerably more assured batter whether needed to accelerate or support the lower-order with a match-turning contribution. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The state seamer has been on the periphery of the Australian side during recent Test series and is returning following claiming 33 wickets – featuring eleven in the last match – at an bowling average of a respectable figure in last summer’s Sheffield Shield. An international debut is now attainable while the captain is sidelined and the key quicks prepare for a intense five Tests in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The acclaimed all-rounder had been earmarked for the Test team from an early stage in his career even amid fitness issues, and the time has come for him to make a major impact to a pivotal series. The youngster was the best of the top-order batters while coming in at first drop in difficult circumstances in the Caribbean but could be preferred lower down to make sure he can additionally assist the pace attack. Whether Green can feasibly be selected as a true all-rounder in Perth, or might have to be relied upon to deliver more spells later in the series, could be determined in the Sheffield Shield round this week. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The accurate fast bowler is at the height of his abilities after carrying the white-ball attack and getting ready for the Ashes series during matches against India. The 34-year-old’s consistent discipline, and touch of seam whether it be off the seam or in the air, is sure to challenge the tourists’ aggressive method to scoring, with the ongoing concern if he can feature in four or perhaps as many as all five Tests. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The aggressive batsman is critical to Australia’s chances of taking the game up to England with his attacking approach and propensity to score big runs as the pressure increase. A pair of hundreds against India last summer, and the similar the last time the English visited for a full series point to his abilities, while the player has a knack of taking a key wicket with his occasional but underestimated spin bowling. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The second keeper in the squad demonstrated that he should also be considered as a specialist batsman when scoring a hundred at more than a quick rate on debut in the subcontinent. The player is most at home playing in the middle of the innings though he has shown while leading Australia in white-ball matches that he has the flexibility to bat earlier, which could fit a regular position as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The veteran remains even amid demands for a changing of the guard at the top of the order following strengthening his hold on the opening spot with a double century in the subcontinent recently. However after being among several batsmen unable to deal with India’s the paceman previously, the veteran requires a positive start against the English pace cartel in what could be his farewell Test series to ensure he can decide himself on the time to hang up the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The former No 1-ranked Test batter has put a poor form and the indignity of being omitted in the past to force his way back into the national team – and surely the XI to play in Perth. Labuschagne outstanding performance with five centuries in his recent knocks might provide the selectors the assurance to back him to open if required alongside the opener, though the 31-year-old is more likely to worry England when batting at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. 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 contest when Australia visited England in 2023. The 37-year-old failed to deliver the domestic series he would have wanted against the Indian team with just a modest haul previously but bounced back to be vital to the team's series sweeps in the subcontinent and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australian batting great will take over to lead the team till C