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The time for before the Ashes exchanges and squad predictions is nearly over following Australia revealed a 15-member team to take on England in the Perth Test. This extended group for the series opener indicates the need for composed minds during the intense Ashes series, with Jake Weatherald named for the debut instead of aggressive opener Sam Konstas.

But with Marnus Labuschagne returning to form and the only other inexperienced members being two fast bowling reserves, there is a recognizable feel to the team even without injured captain Pat Cummins. Here is the way every player (presented in A-Z sequence) will tackle the Bazball style, with a star rating reflecting their likely impact on the campaign beginning on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The seasoned fast bowler is again selected as a substitute after being a regular member in the white-ball sides in recent years. With the captain's comeback remaining unclear, and the other key attackers dealing with a demanding fixture list, the 33-year-old will aim to sustain his strong performances to stay in contention for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

A key seamer in Australia has become a focus for the opposition for his unflattering returns during the previous series as well as for his quiet nature away from the pitch. But the 36-year-old has not taken a significant haul at an bowling average of 16.53 – featuring a three in three in his most recent Test against West Indies – without proving to be a force at the top level and ought to welcome the unique chance to start a campaign in the opener. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The preferred gloveman is back in the high-pressure cauldron of an Ashes series looking to make his mark with the bat and his gloves, as well as for his involvement in a unforgettable moment when dismissing the English batsman at the famous ground in 2023. The 34-year-old is currently a considerably more assured batsman if needed to score quickly or help steer the tail with a game-changing knock. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The state paceman has been on the edges of the Australian side during recent Test series and is returning following taking 33 wickets – including eleven in the last match – at an average of a respectable figure in last summer’s Sheffield Shield. An first appearance is now attainable while Cummins is sidelined and the key quicks get ready for a intense five-match series in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The acclaimed player had been earmarked for the Test team from an early stage in his journey despite fitness issues, and the moment has arrived for him to make a important contribution to a crucial series. The youngster was the pick of the batting players while coming in at first drop in challenging circumstances in the Caribbean but might be selected in the order to ensure he can also assist the bowling unit. Whether he can feasibly be picked as a true all-rounder in the first Test, or might have to be trusted to bowl bulk overs during the campaign, might be decided in the domestic match soon. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The metronomic fast bowler is at the peak of his abilities after leading the white-ball attack and preparing for the Ashes series during games against the Indian team. The 34-year-old’s consistent line and length, and hint of swing whether seam movement or swing, is bound to Test the England's front foot method to scoring, with the enduring question whether Hazlewood can feature in four or perhaps as many as five Tests. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The devastating batter is critical to the team's chances of seizing the initiative against the opposition with his positive approach and tendency to hit massive runs as the pressure increase. A couple 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 31-year-old has a talent of taking a key dismissal with his part-time but underrated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The second keeper in the team demonstrated that he must also be considered as a pure batter when hitting a hundred at better than a run-a-ball on his first appearance in Sri Lanka. The 30-year-old is most at home batting in the middle of the innings though he has shown while leading the team in white-ball matches that he has the flexibility to bat higher up, which might fit a regular position as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The veteran remains even amid calls for a new blood at the top of the order following tightening his hold on the opening spot with a double ton in Sri Lanka earlier this year. Yet following being one of many batters unable to deal with India’s the paceman previously, the veteran needs a strong beginning against the English fast-bowling attack in what might be his farewell Test series to make sure he can make the call himself on the time to retire the cap. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The former top-ranked batsman has left behind a dismal form and the disappointment of being omitted in the past to earn his place back into the Australia squad – and certainly the playing eleven to play in the first Test. His exceptional performance with five hundreds in his last eight knocks could provide the team management the confidence to back him to bat first if required with the opener, though the batsman is more likely to trouble the opposition when batting at his preferred first-drop. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner was as famous for his missing presence as his dismissal performances after a muscle problem in the second match contributed to turn the series when Australia toured the UK in 2023. The veteran did not have the home campaign he hoped for against the Indian team with just nine wickets last summer but recovered to be vital to Australia’s clean sweeps in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australian batting great will take over to lead the side until C