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The time for before the Ashes exchanges and selection speculation is almost finished following the Australian team announced a 15-man squad to face the English side in the Perth Test. This extended squad for the first match points to the requirement for composed heads during the fiery Ashes series, with the newcomer named for the first time replacing aggressive opener Sam Konstas.

However with the batsman hitting stride and the remaining new members being a pair of fast bowling reserves, there is a known quality to the squad despite the absence of unavailable skipper Pat Cummins. Following is how each player (listed in alphabetical order) will face the aggressive approach, with a rating out of five indicating their possible effect on the series beginning on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The veteran fast bowler is once more trusted as a reserve following being a consistent presence in the white-ball teams in recent years. As the captain's comeback still unknown, and the other front-line attackers confronting a tough fixture list, the veteran will want to sustain his recent success to stay in contention for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

Among the top fast bowler in the team has become a object for the opposition for his moderate returns during the previous series as much as for his calm demeanor off the field. But the 36-year-old has secured 62 wickets at an average of 16.53 – including a three in three in his most recent Test against the Caribbean side – without proving to be a danger at this level and ought to seize the unique opportunity to begin a series in the first match. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The main wicketkeeper is back in the high-pressure cauldron of an battle aiming to make his mark with the batting and his gloves, as much as for his role in a memorable moment when stumping Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in 2023. The veteran is currently a far more assured batsman whether needed to accelerate or support the lower-order with a decisive contribution. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia fast bowler has been on the edges of the Australian side during the last few matches and is back following taking a solid haul – including eleven in the final – at an bowling average of 24.15 in last summer’s domestic competition. An international debut is now attainable as the captain is sidelined and the front-line quicks prepare for a intense five Tests in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The acclaimed all-rounder had been earmarked for the Test team from early in his journey even amid injury concerns, and the moment has come for him to make a important impact to a crucial series. The 26-year-old was the best of the top-order batters while coming in at No 3 in challenging conditions in the Caribbean but might be preferred lower down to ensure he can additionally assist the bowling unit. If Green can realistically be picked as a genuine all-rounder in the first Test, or may have to be relied upon to bowl bulk overs during the series, might be decided in the Sheffield Shield round soon. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The metronomic seamer is at the height of his abilities following carrying the limited-overs attack and preparing for the Ashes series during games against the Indian team. The veteran’s consistent line and length, and hint of swing whether it be off the seam or swing, is bound to Test the tourists’ front foot approach to scoring, with the persistent question if he can play four or maybe even all five Tests. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The explosive batter is crucial to the team's hopes of taking the game against the opposition with his aggressive intent and habit to hit big scores as the stakes increase. A couple of centuries against the Indian team last summer, and the similar the last time the English toured for a full series point to his talents, while the 31-year-old has a talent of taking a breakthrough wicket with his part-time but underrated off-spin. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The second wicketkeeper in the squad demonstrated that he should also be viewed as a pure batsman when hitting a hundred at more than a quick rate on debut in the subcontinent. The 30-year-old is most comfortable batting in the middle of the innings although he has demonstrated while leading Australia in white-ball matches that he has the versatility to bat higher up, which could fit a regular position as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The veteran remains even amid demands for a transition at the top of the order following strengthening his hold on the opening spot with a double ton in Sri Lanka earlier this year. But following being one of many batsmen failing to handle India’s the paceman previously, the veteran needs a good start against England’s pace attack in what could be his farewell Test series to ensure he can make the call himself on the time to retire the cap. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex top-ranked Test batter has left behind a poor run and the indignity of being dropped in the past to force his way again into the national team – and certainly the playing eleven to play in Perth. Labuschagne exceptional performance with five centuries in his last eight innings might provide the team management the confidence to support him to open if required alongside the opener, although the 31-year-old is more likely to trouble England when batting at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner was as famous for his absence as his wicket-taking efforts following a calf injury in the second match contributed to turn the series when Australia toured England in 2023. The 37-year-old did not have the domestic series he hoped for against India with only a modest haul previously but bounced back to be key to the team's clean sweeps in the subcontinent and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australian batting great will step in to lead the team until C