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The time for pre-Ashes banter and squad predictions is almost finished after the Australian team unveiled a 15-member lineup to face England in the Perth Test. This extended lineup for the first match indicates the requirement for calm temperaments during the heated Ashes series, with Jake Weatherald named for the first time instead of explosive batsman Sam Konstas.

But with the batsman returning to form and the only other new members being a pair of fast bowling backups, there is a sense of familiarity to the squad despite the absence of unavailable captain Pat Cummins. Below is the way every member (listed in alphabetical order) will tackle the Bazball style, with a rating out of five showing their potential impact on the series starting on 21 November.

First. Sean Abbott

The experienced paceman is again trusted as a reserve after being a regular member in the white-ball sides in the past few years. As Cummins's return still unknown, and the remaining key bowlers facing a tough fixture list, the 33-year-old will aim to sustain his strong performances to stay in contention for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

A key pace bowler in Australia has emerged as a object for the opposition for his modest performances during the previous series as much as for his quiet demeanor away from the pitch. However the 36-year-old has secured a significant haul at an bowling average of an impressive figure – including a three in three in his last Test against the Caribbean side – and has proving to be a force at the top level and ought to embrace the unique opportunity to start a campaign in the opener. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The preferred gloveman is back in the simmering cauldron of an contest looking to make his mark with the bat and his gloves, as well as for his involvement in a unforgettable moment when stumping the English batsman at Lord's in 2023. The 34-year-old is currently a considerably more composed batter whether needed to accelerate or support the tail with a decisive knock. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The state paceman has been on the fringes of the national team across recent Test series and is back after taking 33 wickets – including 11 in the final – at an bowling average of a respectable figure in last summer’s Sheffield Shield. An first appearance is now attainable as the captain is sidelined and the front-line fast bowlers prepare for a intense five Tests in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The acclaimed player had been identified for the national side from an early stage in his journey even amid fitness issues, and the moment has come for him to make a important contribution to a high-stakes contest. The 26-year-old was the standout of the batting players while coming in at No 3 in challenging circumstances in the Caribbean but might be preferred in the order to make sure he can additionally support the bowling unit. If Green can feasibly be selected as a genuine all-rounder in Perth, or may have to be relied upon to bowl more spells during the campaign, might be decided in the domestic round this week. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The metronomic pace bowler is at the height of his abilities following leading the white-ball bowling and fine-tuning for the Ashes series during matches against the Indian team. The 34-year-old’s reliable discipline, and hint of movement whether seam movement or swing, is bound to Test the England's aggressive method to batting, with the enduring concern whether Hazlewood can play four or maybe even five Tests. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The explosive batter is crucial to the team's chances of seizing the initiative against the opposition with his aggressive intent and tendency to clobber massive scores as the stakes rise. A pair of hundreds against India last summer, and the similar the previous occasion England visited for a full series point to his skills, while the player has a talent of taking a breakthrough dismissal with his occasional but underrated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The second wicketkeeper in the team demonstrated that he should additionally be considered as a pure batter when scoring a century at better than a quick rate on his first appearance in the subcontinent. The 30-year-old is most at home batting in the middle-order though he has demonstrated while captaining Australia in white-ball matches that he has the flexibility to come in earlier, which could suit a regular role as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The veteran remains despite calls for a changing of the guard at the opening position following tightening his grip on the first wicket with a double ton in Sri Lanka earlier this year. Yet after being one of many batsmen unable to handle the Indian the paceman previously, the 38-year-old needs a strong beginning against England’s fast-bowling attack in what could be his farewell Test series to make sure he can decide himself on the time to retire the cap. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex top-ranked Test batter has put a dismal form and the disappointment of being omitted in the past to force his way back into the Australia squad – and certainly the playing eleven to feature in the first Test. Labuschagne blistering performance with five hundreds in his recent knocks might give the selectors the confidence to back him to bat first if needed alongside the opener, though the 31-year-old is probably to worry the opposition when playing at his preferred first-drop. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner was as notable for his absence as his wicket-taking performances following a calf injury in the second Ashes Test helped change 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 the Indian team with only nine wickets last summer but recovered to be critical to Australia’s series sweeps in the subcontinent and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australia star batsman will step in to lead the side until C