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The time for before the Ashes exchanges and squad guesses is practically over following the Australian team unveiled a 15-man lineup to take on the English side in the Perth Test. The larger group for the initial game suggests the necessity for calm heads during the intense Ashes series, with Jake Weatherald named for the first time instead of fiery batsman Sam Konstas.

Yet with Marnus Labuschagne hitting stride and the remaining new players being a pair of pace reserves, there is a recognizable feel to the squad even without injured skipper Pat Cummins. Here is how each member (presented in alphabetical order) will face the Bazball approach, with a rating out of five indicating their potential impact on the campaign beginning on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The seasoned paceman is once again selected as a reserve following being a consistent presence in the white-ball teams in recent years. As Cummins's return still uncertain, and the remaining main bowlers dealing with a demanding fixture list, the 33-year-old will aim to maintain his strong performances to remain in consideration for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

The fourth best seamer in Australia has emerged as a focus for the opposition for his moderate returns during the previous series as well as for his quiet demeanor off the field. But the 36-year-old has claimed 62 wickets at an bowling average of an impressive figure – featuring a hat-trick in his latest Test against West Indies – without proving to be a force at international cricket and can embrace the rare opportunity to start a campaign in the opener. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The first-choice gloveman is back in the simmering atmosphere of an Ashes series looking to impress with the bat and his gloves, as well as for his involvement in a memorable incident when stumping Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the last series. The 34-year-old is now a considerably more composed batter whether required to score quickly or guide the lower-order with a game-changing innings. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia fast bowler has been on the fringes of the Australian side during the last few matches and is returning following taking 33 wickets – including 11 in the final – at an bowling average of 24.15 in the previous domestic competition. An international debut is now possible as the captain is injured and the key fast bowlers prepare for a demanding five-match series in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The highly-touted all-rounder had been identified for the Test team from early in his career even amid injury concerns, and the moment has come for him to make a significant impact to a crucial contest. The 26-year-old was the pick of the batting batters while batting at No 3 in challenging conditions in the Caribbean but could be preferred in the order to ensure he can additionally support the pace attack. If Green can feasibly be selected as a genuine bowling option in the first Test, or might have to be relied upon to bowl more spells during the series, could be determined in the Sheffield Shield round soon. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent seamer is at the peak of his powers following carrying the white-ball bowling and getting ready for the Ashes series during matches against India. The veteran’s consistent line and length, and hint of movement whether it be seam movement or in the air, is certain to Test the England's front foot approach to batting, with the enduring concern whether he can play four or maybe as many as five matches. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The aggressive batter is critical to Australia’s hopes of seizing the initiative against England with his positive approach and habit to hit huge runs as the stakes increase. A couple of centuries against the Indian team recently, and the similar the last time England visited for a full series point to his abilities, while the player has a talent of finding a key dismissal with his occasional but underestimated off-spin. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The reserve keeper in the team demonstrated that he must also be considered as a pure batsman when pummelling a hundred at more than a quick rate on his first appearance in the subcontinent. The player is most at home playing in the middle-order though he has shown while leading Australia in limited-overs matches that he has the flexibility to come in higher up, which could fit a regular position as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned keeps hanging on even amid demands for a changing of the guard at the top of the order after strengthening his hold on the first wicket with a double century in the subcontinent recently. However following being one of many batsmen unable to deal with India’s the paceman last summer, the 38-year-old needs a positive beginning against the English fast-bowling cartel in what could be his final Test series to ensure he can decide himself on the time to hang up the cap. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked batsman has left behind a dismal form and the disappointment of being dropped in the past to earn his place back into the Australia squad – and surely the XI to feature in Perth. His outstanding form with five centuries in his last eight innings might give the selectors the confidence to back him to open if needed alongside Khawaja, although the batsman is probably to trouble England when playing at his favored number three. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner became as famous for his missing presence as his dismissal efforts following a muscle problem in the second match contributed to turn the contest when the team visited England in the last series. The veteran did not have the home campaign he hoped for against India with only nine wickets previously but bounced back to be critical to Australia’s series sweeps in the subcontinent and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australia batting great will step in to captain the team till C