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The time for pre-Ashes exchanges and selection speculation is practically done following Australia revealed a 15-man squad to take on England in the first Test. This extended squad for the series opener points to the need for calm heads during the fiery contest, with the newcomer selected for the debut instead of explosive opener Sam Konstas.

But with the batsman hitting stride and the remaining uncapped members being two pace replacements, there is a sense of familiarity to the team despite the absence of injured skipper Pat Cummins. Here is the way every member (presented in A-Z sequence) will confront the Bazball style, with a rating out of five reflecting their potential influence on the campaign beginning on 21 November.

First. Sean Abbott

The experienced fast bowler is once more trusted as a substitute after being a regular member in the white-ball sides in the past few years. As the captain's comeback remaining unknown, and the other front-line attackers confronting a demanding fixture list, the 33-year-old will aim to continue his good form to remain in contention for a maiden appearance. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

The fourth best seamer in Australia has emerged as a focus for the opposition for his moderate performances during the 2023 Ashes as well as for his quiet demeanor away from the pitch. However the 36-year-old has not taken 62 wickets at an bowling average of 16.53 – featuring a three in three in his latest Test against West Indies – without proving to be a threat at international cricket and can seize the unique chance to start a campaign in the first match. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The preferred gloveman is back in the intense cauldron of an battle looking to stand out with the batting and his gloves, as well as for his role in a memorable incident when dismissing Jonny Bairstow at the famous ground in the last series. The 34-year-old is currently a considerably more confident batter whether required to score quickly or help steer the lower-order with a decisive innings. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The state seamer has been on the periphery of the Australian side during the last few Test series and is returning after claiming 33 wickets – featuring eleven in the last match – at an bowling average of a respectable figure in last summer’s Sheffield Shield. An Test cap is currently within reach as the captain is sidelined and the front-line fast bowlers get ready for a gruelling five Tests in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The highly-touted player had been earmarked for the Test team from early in his career even amid fitness issues, and the time has come for him to deliver a significant impact to a crucial contest. The youngster was the best of the batting batters while batting at first drop in challenging circumstances in the West Indies but could be selected lower down to make sure he can also support the pace attack. Whether he can feasibly be selected as a genuine bowling option in Perth, or might have to be relied upon to deliver bulk overs later in the campaign, might be determined in the Sheffield Shield match this week. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent seamer is at the peak of his abilities following leading the white-ball bowling and preparing for the contest during games against the Indian team. The veteran’s consistent discipline, and hint of seam whether it be seam movement or swing, is bound to challenge the England's front foot method to scoring, with the enduring question whether Hazlewood can play four or perhaps even five Tests. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The devastating batter is critical to the team's hopes of seizing the initiative against England with his aggressive intent and tendency to score massive runs as the pressure rise. A pair of centuries against the Indian team recently, and the same the last time the English toured for a full series point to his talents, while the player has a talent of finding a key wicket with his occasional but underestimated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The back-up wicketkeeper in the team showed that he should also be viewed as a specialist batter when pummelling a hundred at better than a quick rate on debut in the subcontinent. The player is most at home playing in the middle of the innings though he has demonstrated while captaining Australia in limited-overs games that he has the versatility to bat earlier, which could suit a consistent role as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The experienced stays even amid calls for a changing of the guard at the top of the order following tightening his hold on the opening spot with a double century in the subcontinent earlier this year. But after being among several batsmen failing to deal with the Indian the paceman last summer, the veteran needs a positive start against the English pace cartel in what could be his final campaign to make sure he can make the call himself on when to hang up the cap. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The former No 1-ranked Test batter has put a dismal run and the disappointment of being omitted behind him to earn his place again into the Australia squad – and certainly the XI to feature in Perth. Labuschagne outstanding performance with five hundreds in his last eight innings could provide the selectors the assurance to support him to bat first if needed with Khawaja, though the 31-year-old is probably to trouble England when batting at his favored first-drop. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner became as famous for his missing presence as his wicket-taking efforts after a calf injury in the second match contributed to turn the series when the team toured England in 2023. The 37-year-old did not have the domestic series he would have wanted against the Indian team with just a modest haul previously but recovered to be vital to the team's clean sweeps in Sri Lanka and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

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