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The phase for before the Ashes banter and squad guesses is practically finished following Australia unveiled a 15-player lineup to take on the English side in the Perth Test. The larger squad for the first match indicates the need for calm minds during the fiery Ashes series, with the newcomer included for the first time instead of explosive opener Sam Konstas.

However with the batsman returning to form and the remaining new members being a pair of pace reserves, there is a known quality to the squad despite the absence of unavailable captain Pat Cummins. Here is the way every member (listed in A-Z sequence) will confront the aggressive style, with a star rating reflecting their likely impact on the campaign starting on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The experienced seamer is once again selected as a reserve after being a consistent presence in the white-ball teams in the past few years. As Cummins's return remaining uncertain, and the other front-line bowlers facing a tough schedule, the 33-year-old will want to sustain his good form to remain in consideration for a Test debut. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

The fourth best seamer in Australia has become a object for England for his modest performances during the 2023 Ashes as much as for his quiet demeanor off the field. However the veteran has not taken 62 wickets at an average of 16.53 – featuring a hat-trick in his latest Test against West Indies – and has being a force at this level and should welcome the unique opportunity to begin a series in the first match. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The main gloveman is back in the high-pressure atmosphere of an battle aiming to make his mark with the bat and his keeping, as much as for his involvement in a unforgettable incident when dismissing Jonny Bairstow at the famous ground in 2023. The veteran is now a much more confident batter whether required to accelerate or guide the lower-order with a decisive knock. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia seamer has been on the fringes of the Australian side during recent matches and is back after claiming a solid haul – including eleven in the last match – at an 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 get ready for a intense five-match series in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The promising all-rounder had been identified for the national side from early in his career even amid fitness issues, and the moment has arrived for him to deliver a important impact to a pivotal contest. The youngster was the standout of the batting players while batting at No 3 in challenging conditions in the Caribbean but could be selected lower down to make sure he can also support the pace attack. If Green can feasibly be selected as a true bowling option in the first Test, or may have to be relied upon to deliver bulk overs during the campaign, could be determined in the domestic round this week. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The metronomic seamer is at the peak of his abilities after carrying the white-ball bowling and preparing for the contest during games against the Indian team. The 34-year-old’s steady discipline, and touch of movement whether seam movement or in the air, is certain to Test the England's front foot method to scoring, with the persistent question if he can feature in four or maybe even all five Tests. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The aggressive batter is vital to Australia’s chances of taking the game against the opposition with his aggressive approach and tendency to clobber huge scores as the pressure increase. A couple of centuries against the Indian team recently, and the same the previous occasion the English toured for a full series demonstrate his abilities, while the 31-year-old has a knack of taking a key wicket with his occasional but underrated off-spin. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The back-up wicketkeeper in the squad demonstrated that he must additionally be considered as a pure batter when scoring a hundred at better than a run-a-ball on debut in Sri Lanka. The player is most comfortable playing in the middle-order though he has demonstrated while captaining the team in white-ball games that he has the versatility to come in earlier, which could suit a regular position as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The experienced keeps hanging on despite demands for a transition at the top of the order following tightening his hold on the first wicket with a double ton in Sri Lanka recently. Yet after being one of many batsmen failing to handle the Indian Jasprit Bumrah last summer, the 38-year-old requires a strong beginning against England’s pace cartel in what might be his farewell campaign to make sure he can make the call himself on when to hang up the cap. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked Test batter has left behind a poor form and the disappointment of being omitted in the past to force his way back into the Australia squad – and surely the playing eleven to feature in the first Test. Labuschagne outstanding performance with five hundreds in his recent innings could provide the selectors the assurance to support him to open if needed alongside Khawaja, although the 31-year-old is more likely to trouble the opposition when batting at his preferred first-drop. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The spinner became as famous for his absence as his wicket-taking performances following a muscle problem in the second match helped change the series when Australia visited England in 2023. The 37-year-old did not have the domestic series he would have wanted against India with just a modest haul last summer but bounced back to be vital to the team's clean sweeps in Sri Lanka and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australia batting great will take over to captain the team until C