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The phase for pre-Ashes banter and selection guesses is nearly over after Australia unveiled a 15-member team to face England in the Perth Test. The larger squad for the first match points to the requirement for cool temperaments during the fiery battle, with Jake Weatherald included for the debut instead of explosive opener Sam Konstas.

Yet with Marnus Labuschagne finding form and the remaining inexperienced members being a pair of fast bowling backups, there is a recognizable feel to the team despite the absence of injured skipper Pat Cummins. Below is the way every member (presented in alphabetical order) will face the aggressive approach, with a rating out of five reflecting their potential impact on the series beginning on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The seasoned fast bowler is once again trusted as a reserve following being a consistent presence in the white-ball sides in the past few years. As the captain's comeback remaining unknown, and the remaining key bowlers dealing with a gruelling schedule, the 33-year-old will want to maintain his recent success to remain in contention for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

The fourth best seamer in Australia has turned into a target for England for his moderate performances during the previous series as much as for his quiet demeanor away from the pitch. But the 36-year-old has not taken 62 wickets at an bowling average of 16.53 – featuring a hat-trick in his latest Test against West Indies – without being a danger at this level and should embrace the uncommon opportunity to begin a campaign in the opener. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The preferred wicketkeeper is returning in the high-pressure cauldron of an contest looking to stand out with the bat and his keeping, as well as for his role in a memorable incident when dismissing Jonny Bairstow at the famous ground in the last series. The 34-year-old is now a considerably more composed batter whether required to lift the run-rate or guide the lower-order with a match-turning knock. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia paceman has been on the periphery of the national team during recent matches and is returning after taking a solid haul – featuring eleven in the last match – at an average of a respectable figure in the previous Sheffield Shield. An international debut is currently attainable as the captain is injured and the key quicks prepare for a intense five Tests in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The highly-touted all-rounder had been targeted for the national side from an early stage in his career even amid injury concerns, and the moment has come for him to deliver a significant contribution to a high-stakes contest. The youngster was the pick of the batting players while batting at first drop in challenging circumstances in the Caribbean but could be selected in the order to make sure he can additionally support the pace attack. Whether Green can realistically be selected as a true all-rounder in Perth, or may have to be trusted to bowl more spells during the series, could be determined in the Sheffield Shield round this week. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The accurate seamer is at the height of his abilities after carrying the limited-overs bowling and preparing for the Ashes series during games against India. The 34-year-old’s steady line and length, and hint of movement whether it be off the seam or in the air, is certain to Test the tourists’ aggressive method to scoring, with the ongoing question if he can feature in four or perhaps even five matches. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The aggressive batter is crucial to the team's hopes of seizing the initiative up to England with his attacking approach and habit to clobber big runs as the stakes rise. A pair of centuries against India last summer, and the same the previous occasion England toured for a full series point to his abilities, while the 31-year-old has a knack of taking a breakthrough wicket with his occasional but underestimated off-spin. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The reserve wicketkeeper in the team demonstrated that he should also be viewed as a specialist batter when scoring a century at more than a quick rate on debut in the subcontinent. The player is most comfortable playing in the middle-order although he has shown while leading Australia in white-ball games that he has the versatility to bat higher up, which might fit a consistent role as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The veteran remains even amid demands for a transition at the opening position following tightening his grip on the first wicket with a double century in Sri Lanka earlier this year. Yet after being one of many batsmen unable to deal with the Indian Jasprit Bumrah last summer, the veteran needs a strong start against the English fast-bowling cartel in what could be his farewell Test series to ensure he can decide personally on when to hang up the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The former top-ranked batsman has put a poor run and the disappointment of being omitted in the past to force his way back into the national team – and surely the XI to play in Perth. Labuschagne exceptional 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, although the batsman is probably to trouble the opposition when playing at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner was as notable for his missing presence as his wicket-taking efforts following a muscle problem in the second Ashes Test contributed to change the series when Australia toured England in 2023. The veteran failed to deliver the home campaign he hoped for against the Indian team with only nine wickets last summer but bounced back to be key to Australia’s series sweeps in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

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