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The phase for pre-Ashes talk and squad guesses is almost done after the Australian team unveiled a 15-man lineup to face England in the Perth Test. The larger group for the first match points to the need for cool temperaments during the fiery battle, with Jake Weatherald included for the first time instead of explosive opener Sam Konstas.

However with the batsman finding form and the remaining new members being a pair of pace replacements, there is a sense of familiarity to the selection even without injured captain Pat Cummins. Following is the way every player (listed in A-Z sequence) will face the aggressive approach, with a star rating reflecting their possible impact on the series beginning on 21 November.

First. Sean Abbott

The veteran paceman is again selected as a substitute after being a consistent member in the white-ball teams in recent years. As Cummins's return still uncertain, and the remaining key attackers dealing with a tough fixture list, the veteran will want to sustain his strong performances to remain in contention for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

The fourth best pace bowler in Australia has emerged as a target for the opposition for his unflattering performances during the previous series as well as for his quiet demeanor off the pitch. But the veteran has claimed a significant haul at an bowling average of 16.53 – including a three in three in his most recent Test against the Caribbean side – and has being a force at the top level and should embrace the uncommon opportunity to start a series in the opener. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The first-choice wicketkeeper is back in the intense cauldron of an contest hoping to impress with the batting and his gloves, as much as for his involvement in a unforgettable moment when dismissing the English batsman at the famous ground in 2023. The 34-year-old is now a considerably more assured batsman whether required to accelerate or guide the tail with a match-turning knock. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The state seamer has been on the periphery of the Australian side across the last few Test series and is back after claiming 33 wickets – including eleven in the last match – at an average of 24.15 in the previous domestic competition. An international debut is currently attainable as the captain is injured and the key quicks get ready for a demanding five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The highly-touted player had been identified for the national side from early in his journey even amid injury concerns, and the moment has come for him to make a significant impact to a high-stakes series. The 26-year-old was the best of the batting players while coming in at first drop in difficult circumstances in the Caribbean but could be selected lower down to make sure he can also assist the pace attack. Whether Green can feasibly be picked as a genuine bowling option in Perth, or might have to be relied upon to deliver more spells later in the campaign, could be decided in the Sheffield Shield round soon. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent seamer is at the peak of his powers after carrying the limited-overs bowling and getting ready for the contest during matches against the Indian team. The 34-year-old’s reliable discipline, and hint of seam whether it be off the seam or swing, is certain to Test the tourists’ front foot method to batting, with the persistent question whether Hazlewood can feature in four or maybe as many as all five Tests. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The devastating batter is critical to Australia’s chances of taking the game against England with his attacking intent and tendency to clobber huge scores as the stakes rise. A pair of centuries against India recently, and the similar the previous occasion England visited for a full series point to his abilities, while the 31-year-old has a talent of finding a key dismissal with his part-time but underrated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The back-up keeper in the squad demonstrated that he should also be considered as a pure batter when scoring a hundred at better than a quick rate on debut in the subcontinent. The 30-year-old is most at home playing in the middle-order although he has shown while captaining the team in white-ball matches that he has the versatility to bat earlier, which could suit a regular position as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The veteran keeps hanging on even amid demands for a transition at the opening position after strengthening his grip on the first wicket with a double ton in the subcontinent recently. However after being one of many batters failing to deal with the Indian Jasprit Bumrah last summer, the 38-year-old requires a good beginning against the English pace cartel in what might be his final Test series to ensure he can decide himself on when to hang up the cap. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The former No 1-ranked batsman has left behind a poor run and the indignity of being omitted in the past to force his way back into the Australia squad – and certainly the XI to feature in the first Test. His blistering form with five centuries in his recent knocks could provide the team management the assurance to support him to bat first if needed with Khawaja, although the 31-year-old is probably to trouble England when batting at his favored number three. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner was as famous for his missing presence as his wicket-taking efforts following a muscle problem in the second match helped turn the contest when Australia visited the UK in the last series. The 37-year-old failed to deliver the home campaign he hoped for against the Indian team with just nine wickets previously but bounced back to be critical to the team's series sweeps in Sri Lanka and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australian batting great will take over to lead the team till C