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The time for before the Ashes banter and squad guesses is almost over following Australia revealed a 15-player team to take on the English side in the Perth Test. The larger squad for the initial game suggests the requirement for calm temperaments during the heated contest, with Jake Weatherald included for the first time instead of fiery batsman Sam Konstas.

However with the batsman hitting stride and the remaining uncapped members being a pair of fast bowling reserves, there is a sense of familiarity to the team despite the absence of unavailable skipper Pat Cummins. Here is the way each player (presented in alphabetical order) will tackle the Bazball bravado, with a star rating indicating their possible influence on the series starting on 21 November.

First. Sean Abbott

The seasoned fast bowler is once more relied upon as a back-up after being a consistent presence in the limited-overs sides in recent years. As the captain's comeback still unknown, and the other main attackers dealing with a tough fixture list, the veteran will want to sustain his good form to remain in contention for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

Among the top fast bowler in the team has turned into a focus for the opposition for his modest returns during the previous series as well as for his calm nature away from the field. However the 36-year-old has not taken a significant haul at an average of an impressive figure – featuring a three in three in his most recent Test against West Indies – and has being a threat at international cricket and ought to embrace the unique chance to start a series in the opener. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The first-choice wicketkeeper is returning in the simmering cauldron of an battle looking to stand out with the batting and his gloves, as much as for his involvement in a unforgettable incident when stumping Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in 2023. The 34-year-old is now a far more assured batter if required to score quickly or support the tail with a match-turning innings. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The state paceman has been on the edges of the national team across the last few matches and is back following claiming a solid haul – featuring eleven in the last match – at an average of 24.15 in the previous domestic competition. An first appearance is currently within reach while Cummins is sidelined and the key fast bowlers get ready for a intense five Tests in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The promising player had been earmarked for the Test team from an early stage in his journey despite fitness issues, and the moment has come for him to make a significant impact to a crucial series. The youngster was the standout of the top-order batters while batting at first drop in challenging circumstances in the West Indies but might be preferred lower down to ensure he can also support the pace attack. If Green can feasibly be picked as a genuine all-rounder in Perth, or might have to be trusted to bowl more spells during the campaign, might be decided in the Sheffield Shield round soon. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent seamer is at the height of his powers following carrying the white-ball bowling and getting ready for the Ashes series during games against India. The 34-year-old’s consistent line and length, and hint of movement whether off the seam or swing, is sure to Test the England's aggressive approach to scoring, with the persistent question if Hazlewood can play four or maybe even five matches. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The devastating batsman is crucial to the team's chances of taking the game against England with his positive approach and propensity to score massive scores as the pressure rise. A couple of centuries against India last summer, and the similar the previous occasion the English toured for five Tests demonstrate his abilities, while the player has a ability of finding a key dismissal with his occasional but underestimated off-spin. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The back-up keeper in the squad demonstrated that he should also be considered as a specialist batsman when scoring a hundred at better than a quick rate on debut in Sri Lanka. The player is most at home playing in the middle of the innings although he has shown while leading Australia in limited-overs matches that he has the versatility to come in higher up, which could suit a regular role as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The experienced remains even amid calls for a new blood at the opening position after strengthening his hold on the first wicket with a double century in Sri Lanka recently. But after being one of many batsmen failing to deal with the Indian the paceman last summer, the 38-year-old needs a strong beginning against the English pace attack in what might be his final Test series to ensure he can make the call personally on the time to hang up the cap. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The former top-ranked Test batter has put a poor run and the disappointment of being dropped behind him to earn his place back into the national team – and surely the playing eleven to feature in Perth. His outstanding performance with five centuries in his last eight innings might give the selectors the confidence to back him to bat first if needed alongside Khawaja, although the 31-year-old is more likely to trouble England when playing at his preferred first-drop. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner became as famous for his absence as his dismissal efforts after a calf injury in the second Ashes Test helped turn the contest when Australia toured the UK in the last series. The 37-year-old did not have the domestic series he hoped for against the Indian team with only nine wickets previously but recovered to be critical to Australia’s series sweeps in the subcontinent and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australian star batsman will take over to lead the team till C