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The phase for before the Ashes exchanges and selection guesses is nearly done following the Australian team unveiled a 15-man lineup to take on the English side in the Perth Test. The larger lineup for the initial game points to the need for composed heads during the fiery Ashes series, with Jake Weatherald selected for the debut replacing aggressive batsman Sam Konstas.

Yet with the batsman finding form and the only other uncapped members being a pair of pace reserves, there is a sense of familiarity to the squad despite the absence of unavailable captain Pat Cummins. Below is how every member (listed in A-Z sequence) will face the Bazball bravado, with a rating out of five showing their possible effect on the series beginning on 21 November.

First. Sean Abbott

The experienced seamer is again selected as a substitute following being a regular member in the white-ball teams in recent years. As the captain's comeback remaining uncertain, and the remaining front-line attackers dealing with a demanding schedule, the 33-year-old will want to maintain his recent success to remain in consideration for a Test debut. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

Among the top fast bowler in Australia has emerged as a focus for the opposition for his modest performances during the 2023 Ashes as well as for his quiet personality away from the field. But the 36-year-old has claimed a significant haul at an average of 16.53 – including a hat-trick in his latest Test against the Caribbean side – without proving to be a danger at this level and can welcome the uncommon chance to begin a series in the first match. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The first-choice gloveman is returning in the simmering cauldron of an contest looking to make his mark with the batting and his keeping, as much as for his role in a memorable incident when stumping the English batsman at Lord's in the last series. The veteran is currently a considerably more composed batsman if required to score quickly or support the lower-order with a match-turning contribution. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia paceman has been on the fringes of the national team during the last few matches and is back following taking a solid haul – featuring eleven in the final – at an bowling average of a respectable figure in the previous Sheffield Shield. An international debut is currently possible as the captain is injured and the key quicks prepare for a intense five-match series in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The acclaimed player had been earmarked for the national side from early in his career despite fitness issues, and the time has come for him to deliver a significant contribution to a crucial contest. The youngster was the standout of the top-order batters while batting at No 3 in difficult conditions in the West Indies but could be selected in the order to ensure he can additionally assist the bowling unit. Whether he can realistically be picked as a genuine bowling option in the first Test, or may have to be trusted to bowl more spells during the campaign, could be determined in the domestic round this week. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The accurate pace bowler is at the height of his abilities after carrying the white-ball attack and preparing for the contest during games against the Indian team. The 34-year-old’s reliable line and length, and touch of seam whether it be seam movement or swing, is certain to Test the England's aggressive approach to batting, with the persistent question whether Hazlewood can play four or perhaps as many as all five matches. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The explosive batter is vital to Australia’s chances of taking the game up to the opposition with his positive approach and tendency to clobber massive runs as the pressure rise. A couple of hundreds against the Indian team recently, and the similar the previous occasion England toured for a full series highlight his abilities, while the player has a knack of taking a key wicket with his occasional but underestimated off-spin. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The reserve keeper in the team showed that he should also be considered as a specialist batter when pummelling a century at better than a quick rate on debut in the subcontinent. The player is most at home batting in the middle-order though he has shown while leading Australia in limited-overs matches that he has the versatility to bat higher up, which could fit a regular position as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The experienced remains even amid demands for a transition at the top of the order following strengthening his hold on the opening spot with a double ton in the subcontinent recently. But following being among several batters unable to handle India’s Jasprit Bumrah previously, the veteran needs a good start against the English fast-bowling cartel in what could be his farewell Test series to make sure he can make the call himself on the time to retire the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex top-ranked batsman has left behind a poor form and the indignity of being omitted behind him to force his way again into the Australia squad – and certainly the XI to feature in the first Test. His exceptional form with five hundreds in his recent knocks might provide the team management the assurance to support him to bat first if required with the opener, although the batsman is probably to trouble England when playing at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The spinner became as famous for his missing presence as his dismissal efforts following a calf injury in the second match contributed to turn the series when the team toured the UK in 2023. 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 key to the team's clean sweeps in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australian star batsman will step in to captain the side until C