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The time for before the Ashes exchanges and squad guesses is practically over after Australia unveiled a 15-man squad to confront England in the Perth Test. The larger squad for the series opener suggests the need for calm temperaments during the heated battle, with the newcomer selected for the maiden appearance instead of explosive opener Sam Konstas.

However with Marnus Labuschagne finding form and the only other inexperienced members being two pace backups, there is a recognizable feel to the selection even without unavailable skipper Pat Cummins. Below is the way every member (listed in A-Z sequence) will tackle the aggressive approach, with a star rating showing their potential impact on the campaign starting on 21 November.

First. Sean Abbott

The experienced seamer is again trusted as a back-up after being a consistent member in the white-ball sides in recent years. As the captain's comeback still unclear, and the remaining main attackers facing a tough schedule, the veteran will want to maintain his strong performances to stay in contention for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

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 demeanor away from the field. However the veteran has secured a significant haul at an bowling average of 16.53 – including a hat-trick in his latest Test against the Caribbean side – and has proving to be a danger at this level and can embrace the uncommon chance to start a campaign in the opener. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The main wicketkeeper is returning in the high-pressure atmosphere of an contest looking to make his mark with the bat and his gloves, as well as for his role in a unforgettable incident when stumping the English batsman at the famous ground in the last series. The 34-year-old is now a much more composed batter whether needed to accelerate or help steer the tail with a match-turning knock. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia paceman has been on the edges of the Australian side across recent Test series and is returning following taking a solid haul – including 11 in the last match – at an bowling average of a respectable figure in the previous domestic competition. An Test cap is currently attainable as the captain is sidelined and the key quicks prepare for a demanding five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The promising player had been targeted for the national side from early in his career even amid fitness issues, and the moment has come for him to deliver a major impact to a pivotal contest. The 26-year-old was the standout of the top-order batters while batting at No 3 in challenging conditions in the West Indies but could be preferred in the order to ensure he can additionally assist the bowling unit. Whether Green can feasibly be selected as a true all-rounder in Perth, or may have to be relied upon to deliver bulk overs later in the campaign, might be decided in the domestic round soon. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The accurate fast bowler is at the height of his powers following leading the limited-overs bowling and getting ready for the contest during games against the Indian team. The 34-year-old’s reliable line and length, and touch of movement whether off the seam or swing, is sure to Test the tourists’ aggressive approach to batting, with the persistent concern whether he can play four or maybe as many as five Tests. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The devastating batter is crucial to Australia’s chances of taking the game up to the opposition with his aggressive approach and tendency to hit big scores as the pressure rise. A couple of hundreds against the Indian team recently, and the same the last time England toured for five Tests demonstrate his talents, while the player has a ability of taking a breakthrough dismissal with his occasional but underrated off-spin. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The second keeper in the squad demonstrated that he should also be viewed as a pure batter when hitting a century at better than a quick rate on his first appearance in Sri Lanka. The 30-year-old is most at home batting in the middle-order although he has shown while leading the team in limited-overs games that he has the versatility to come in earlier, which could fit a regular position as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The experienced keeps hanging on even amid demands for a transition at the opening position after strengthening his grip on the opening spot with a double century in Sri Lanka earlier this year. But following being one of many batters failing to handle the Indian the paceman last summer, the 38-year-old needs a good beginning against England’s fast-bowling cartel in what might be his final Test series to make sure he can decide personally on the time to retire the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked batsman has left behind a poor form and the disappointment of being omitted in the past to force his way again into the national team – and surely the playing eleven to feature in Perth. His outstanding form with five hundreds in his recent knocks might give the team management the assurance to support him to bat first if needed alongside Khawaja, though the batsman is probably to trouble England when playing at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner was as notable for his missing presence as his dismissal performances after a muscle problem in the second match contributed to turn the series when Australia visited England in the last series. The 37-year-old failed to deliver the home campaign he would have wanted against India with just nine wickets last summer but bounced back to be key to Australia’s clean sweeps in Sri Lanka and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australia batting great will step in to lead the side till C