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The phase for before the Ashes exchanges and selection guesses is nearly done after Australia revealed a 15-member lineup to confront the English side in the Perth Test. This extended squad for the first match indicates the necessity for cool temperaments during the fiery Ashes series, with the newcomer included for the first time replacing aggressive batsman Sam Konstas.

Yet with the batsman hitting stride and the remaining new players being a pair of pace replacements, there is a sense of familiarity to the team despite the absence of unavailable skipper Pat Cummins. Here is how every member (presented in alphabetical order) will face the Bazball style, with a rating out of five showing their likely influence on the campaign starting on 21 November.

First. Sean Abbott

The veteran fast bowler is once more selected as a substitute following being a regular presence in the limited-overs sides in the past few years. As the captain's comeback still uncertain, and the other front-line bowlers dealing with a tough fixture list, the veteran will hope to maintain his good form to stay in consideration for a Test debut. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

Among the top pace bowler in Australia has turned into a target for England for his moderate returns during the 2023 Ashes as well as for his reserved personality away from the field. However the 36-year-old has not taken 62 wickets at an average of an impressive figure – including a hat-trick in his last Test against West Indies – without being a force at this level and can welcome the rare opportunity to begin a series in the first match. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The preferred wicketkeeper is back in the high-pressure atmosphere of an contest aiming to make his mark with the batting and his gloves, as much as for his role in a memorable moment when stumping the English batsman at the famous ground in the last series. The 34-year-old is currently a much more confident batsman whether required to score quickly or help steer the tail with a match-turning innings. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia paceman has been on the edges of the national team during the last few Test series and is back after claiming 33 wickets – featuring 11 in the last match – at an average of a respectable figure in last summer’s domestic competition. An Test cap is currently attainable while the captain is injured and the key fast bowlers prepare for a demanding five-match series in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The highly-touted all-rounder had been earmarked for the Test team from an early stage in his journey even amid fitness issues, and the time has come for him to deliver a important impact to a pivotal series. The 26-year-old was the pick of the top-order players while coming in at first drop in challenging conditions in the Caribbean but might be selected in the order to ensure he can additionally support the pace attack. Whether he can feasibly be selected as a true all-rounder in the first Test, or may have to be trusted to deliver bulk overs later in the series, could be determined in the Sheffield Shield match this week. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The accurate fast bowler is at the peak of his abilities after leading the white-ball attack and getting ready for the contest during matches against India. The 34-year-old’s steady line and length, and hint of swing whether it be seam movement or swing, is certain to challenge the England's front foot approach to scoring, with the persistent question if Hazlewood can feature in four or perhaps as many as all five Tests. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The aggressive batter is vital to Australia’s chances of seizing the initiative against England with his positive approach and tendency to hit big scores as the stakes increase. A pair of hundreds against the Indian team recently, and the similar the last time England visited for five Tests demonstrate his abilities, while the player has a talent of finding a breakthrough dismissal with his part-time but underestimated off-spin. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The second wicketkeeper in the squad demonstrated that he should additionally be considered as a pure batsman when scoring a century at better than a quick rate on his first appearance in the subcontinent. The player is most comfortable batting in the middle of the innings though he has shown while leading the team in white-ball games that he has the versatility to bat higher up, which might suit a regular role as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned remains even amid calls for a transition at the top of the order after tightening his grip on the opening spot with a double ton in Sri Lanka earlier this year. Yet after being among several batters unable to deal with the Indian the paceman previously, the 38-year-old requires a positive start against England’s fast-bowling cartel in what could be his farewell campaign to make sure he can decide himself on the time to retire the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex top-ranked Test batter has put a poor form and the indignity of being omitted in the past to force his way back into the Australia squad – and surely the XI to play in the first Test. Labuschagne outstanding form with five hundreds in his recent innings could give the team management the confidence to back him to open if required alongside the opener, though the 31-year-old is probably to trouble the opposition when batting at his favored first-drop. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The spinner was as notable for his missing presence as his wicket-taking efforts following a calf injury in the second match contributed to turn the series when the team visited England in the last series. The 37-year-old did not have the domestic series he hoped for against India with just nine wickets last summer but recovered to be critical to the team's clean sweeps in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

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