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The period for pre-Ashes exchanges and selection predictions is practically finished after Australia revealed a 15-member lineup to confront England in the Perth Test. This extended squad for the first match suggests the requirement for cool temperaments during the intense Ashes series, with the newcomer named for the first time in place of fiery batsman Sam Konstas.

Yet with Marnus Labuschagne returning to form and the only other uncapped members being two pace replacements, there is a sense of familiarity to the selection even without injured captain Pat Cummins. Here is how every member (presented in A-Z sequence) will face the Bazball bravado, with a star rating indicating their likely effect on the campaign starting on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The veteran paceman is once again relied upon as a back-up after being a consistent member in the white-ball teams in recent years. As Cummins's return remaining unclear, and the other front-line attackers facing a tough schedule, the 33-year-old will aim to continue his recent success to remain in consideration for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

Among the top fast bowler in the team has turned into a target for the opposition for his modest returns during the 2023 Ashes as well as for his calm personality off the pitch. But the veteran has not taken 62 wickets at an average of an impressive figure – including a hat-trick in his most recent Test against West Indies – and has being a threat at international cricket and can embrace the unique chance to begin a series in the opener. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The first-choice gloveman is returning in the high-pressure cauldron of an contest aiming to make his mark with the bat and his gloves, as well as for his involvement in a unforgettable incident when stumping the English batsman at the famous ground in the last series. The veteran is currently a far more composed batter whether required to accelerate or guide the tail with a game-changing knock. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The state paceman has been on the fringes of the national team across the last few matches and is back after claiming 33 wickets – including 11 in the final – at an average of a respectable figure in the previous Sheffield Shield. An international debut is now possible while Cummins is sidelined and the front-line fast bowlers get ready for a demanding five Tests in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The highly-touted all-rounder had been targeted for the Test team from an early stage in his career even amid injury concerns, and the moment has come for him to deliver a major impact to a pivotal contest. The 26-year-old was the best of the top-order batters while coming in at No 3 in difficult circumstances in the Caribbean but could be selected in the order to make sure he can also support the pace attack. If he can feasibly be selected as a true all-rounder in the first Test, or may have to be trusted to bowl bulk overs later in the campaign, might be determined in the Sheffield Shield match this week. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The metronomic seamer is at the peak of his abilities following carrying the white-ball bowling and preparing for the contest during games against India. The 34-year-old’s consistent discipline, and touch of swing whether it be off the seam or swing, is certain to Test the tourists’ aggressive approach to batting, with the persistent question if Hazlewood can feature in four or perhaps as many as five matches. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The explosive batsman is crucial to Australia’s hopes of taking the game up to the opposition with his aggressive intent and tendency to hit huge scores as the stakes increase. A pair of centuries against the Indian team last summer, and the similar the previous occasion the English toured for a full series demonstrate his skills, while the 31-year-old has a ability of finding a breakthrough dismissal with his part-time but underestimated spin bowling. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The second keeper in the squad demonstrated that he should also be considered as a specialist batsman when hitting a century at more 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 demonstrated while leading the team in white-ball games that he has the versatility to come in earlier, which might fit a regular role as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The experienced stays despite calls for a transition at the top of the order following tightening his hold on the opening spot with a double century in Sri Lanka earlier this year. But following being among several batters unable to deal with India’s the paceman previously, the veteran needs a positive start against the English fast-bowling cartel in what could be his final campaign to ensure he can decide himself on the time to hang up the cap. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked Test batter has left behind a dismal run and the indignity of being omitted behind him to force his way again into the national team – and surely the XI to feature in Perth. Labuschagne exceptional form with five hundreds in his recent innings might give the team management the confidence to support him to open if needed alongside the opener, although the 31-year-old is probably to worry England when batting at his favored first-drop. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The spinner became as notable for his absence as his wicket-taking performances after a muscle problem in the second Ashes Test contributed to change the series when Australia toured England in the last series. The 37-year-old failed to deliver the domestic series he would have wanted against the Indian team with just a modest haul last summer but bounced back to be critical to the team's series sweeps in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australia batting great will step in to captain the side until C