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The time for pre-Ashes talk and squad speculation is nearly done after Australia revealed a 15-member lineup to take on the English side in the Perth Test. This extended group for the series opener suggests the necessity for cool temperaments during the intense contest, with the newcomer included for the first time replacing fiery batsman Sam Konstas.

Yet with the batsman finding form and the only other uncapped players being two fast bowling reserves, there is a recognizable feel to the team even without unavailable captain Pat Cummins. Following is how every player (listed in alphabetical order) will tackle the Bazball approach, with a star rating showing their potential impact on the series starting on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The seasoned paceman is once again trusted as a reserve following being a consistent member in the white-ball teams in recent years. As the captain's comeback still unknown, and the remaining front-line bowlers facing a gruelling schedule, the 33-year-old will hope to continue his strong performances to stay in contention for a Test debut. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

Among the top fast bowler in Australia has turned into a target for the opposition for his moderate returns during the 2023 Ashes as well as for his reserved nature away from the field. But the 36-year-old has claimed 62 wickets at an average of 16.53 – including a three in three in his most recent Test against West Indies – and has proving to be a danger at this level and ought to embrace the rare chance to begin a campaign in the first match. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The main gloveman is returning in the intense cauldron of an Ashes series looking to make his mark with the bat and his gloves, as well as for his role in a unforgettable incident when dismissing the English batsman at the famous ground in the last series. The 34-year-old is now a much more confident batter if needed to accelerate or guide the tail with a match-turning knock. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia paceman has been on the periphery of the national team across recent Test series and is back following taking 33 wickets – including 11 in the final – at an average of 24.15 in the previous Sheffield Shield. An first appearance is currently possible while Cummins is injured and the key quicks get ready for a intense five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The promising player had been earmarked for the national side from early in his journey despite fitness issues, and the moment has arrived for him to deliver a major contribution to a crucial contest. The youngster was the pick of the top-order players while coming in at first drop in challenging conditions in the Caribbean but might be preferred in the order to make sure he can additionally assist the bowling unit. Whether he can realistically be picked as a true bowling option in Perth, or might have to be relied upon to deliver bulk overs during the series, might be decided in the Sheffield Shield round soon. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The accurate fast bowler is at the peak of his powers after carrying the limited-overs attack and fine-tuning for the Ashes series during games against India. The veteran’s steady accuracy, and hint of swing whether off the seam or swing, is bound to Test the England's aggressive method to batting, with the enduring concern whether he can feature in four or maybe even all five matches. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The aggressive batsman is crucial to Australia’s hopes of seizing the initiative up to England with his positive approach and tendency to hit big runs as the pressure rise. A couple of hundreds against India last summer, and the similar the previous occasion the English visited for a full series demonstrate his talents, while the 31-year-old has a talent of taking a breakthrough wicket with his part-time but underestimated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The reserve wicketkeeper in the squad demonstrated that he must additionally be viewed as a specialist batsman when hitting a century at more than a run-a-ball on his first appearance in the subcontinent. The 30-year-old is most at home batting in the middle of the innings although he has demonstrated while leading Australia in white-ball matches that he has the flexibility to bat higher up, which might fit a regular position as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned remains even amid demands for a transition at the top of the order after strengthening his grip on the opening spot with a double century in Sri Lanka recently. But after being one of many batters failing to deal with the Indian Jasprit Bumrah previously, the 38-year-old needs a positive beginning against the English pace attack in what could be his final campaign to ensure he can decide personally on the time to hang up the cap. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The former No 1-ranked Test batter has left behind a poor form and the disappointment of being dropped in the past to earn his place back into the Australia squad – and surely the playing eleven to play in the first Test. His blistering form with five centuries in his recent knocks might give the team management the assurance to back him to open if required alongside Khawaja, although the batsman is probably to trouble England when batting at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The spinner was as notable for his missing presence as his wicket-taking performances after a muscle problem in the second match contributed to turn the series when Australia toured the UK in the last series. The veteran did not have the domestic series he hoped for against the Indian team with just a modest haul previously but bounced back to be key to Australia’s series sweeps in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

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