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The phase for before the Ashes talk and squad guesses is almost over after the Australian team revealed a 15-member lineup to confront the English side in the Perth Test. The larger lineup for the series opener points to the necessity for calm heads during the intense battle, with the newcomer named for the first time instead of fiery batsman Sam Konstas.

However with Marnus Labuschagne returning to form and the only other uncapped members being a pair of fast bowling replacements, there is a sense of familiarity to the squad despite the absence of unavailable skipper Pat Cummins. Below is the way each member (presented in A-Z sequence) will tackle the Bazball style, with a star rating showing their potential effect on the series beginning on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The veteran seamer is once again trusted as a substitute after being a regular member in the white-ball teams in the past few years. As Cummins's return remaining unclear, and the other main attackers facing a demanding schedule, the 33-year-old will hope to sustain his recent success to stay in consideration for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

Among the top pace bowler in the team has become a object for the opposition for his moderate returns during the previous series as much as for his reserved nature off the field. Yet the veteran has not taken 62 wickets at an average of 16.53 – including a three in three in his latest Test against West Indies – and has proving to be a force at the top level and ought to welcome the unique chance to begin a campaign in the first match. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The main gloveman is returning in the intense atmosphere of an Ashes series aiming to make his mark with the batting and his keeping, as well as for his involvement in a memorable moment when dismissing Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in 2023. The veteran is now a considerably more confident batter whether needed to lift the run-rate or support the lower-order with a game-changing knock. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia paceman has been on the fringes of the Australian side during recent Test series and is returning following claiming a solid haul – featuring eleven in the last match – at an average of 24.15 in the previous Sheffield Shield. An first appearance is now possible while Cummins is injured and the front-line quicks get ready for a demanding five Tests in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The promising all-rounder had been identified for the Test team from early in his career despite injury concerns, and the time has arrived for him to make a significant impact to a high-stakes series. The youngster was the best of the top-order batters while batting at No 3 in difficult circumstances in the West Indies but could be selected lower down to make sure he can additionally assist the bowling unit. If he can feasibly be selected as a genuine bowling option in the first Test, or might have to be trusted to deliver bulk overs during the campaign, could be determined in the Sheffield Shield round soon. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The metronomic seamer is at the peak of his powers after carrying the white-ball bowling and preparing for the Ashes series during matches against India. The veteran’s consistent accuracy, and touch of seam whether it be off the seam or in the air, is certain to challenge the tourists’ front foot approach to scoring, with the ongoing question if he can feature in four or perhaps as many as all five Tests. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The aggressive batter is vital to the team's hopes of taking the game up to England with his attacking approach and habit to hit big runs as the stakes rise. A couple of hundreds against India recently, and the same the last time England visited for five Tests point to his talents, while the player has a ability of taking a breakthrough wicket with his occasional but underestimated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The second wicketkeeper in the squad demonstrated that he must additionally be viewed as a specialist batsman when hitting a century at better than a run-a-ball on his first appearance in the subcontinent. The player is most comfortable batting in the middle-order although he has demonstrated while leading the team in limited-overs games that he has the flexibility to bat higher up, which could fit a regular role as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The veteran remains even amid demands for a changing of the guard at the opening position following tightening his hold on the first wicket with a double ton in the subcontinent earlier this year. However following being one of many batsmen unable to handle the Indian Jasprit Bumrah last summer, the 38-year-old needs a positive start against England’s fast-bowling cartel in what could be his final 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 batsman has left behind a poor form and the indignity of being dropped behind him to earn his place back into the national team – and surely the XI to feature in the first Test. Labuschagne outstanding form with five hundreds in his last eight knocks might provide the selectors the assurance to back him to bat first if required alongside Khawaja, although the 31-year-old is more likely to worry England when playing at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner became as notable for his absence as his dismissal performances after a calf injury in the second Ashes Test contributed to turn the series when the team toured England in the last series. The 37-year-old did not have the domestic series he hoped for against India with just nine wickets previously but bounced back to be vital to Australia’s clean sweeps in the subcontinent and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

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