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The time for before the Ashes exchanges and squad guesses is practically finished after Australia unveiled a 15-player squad to confront the English side in the Perth Test. The larger squad for the series opener points to the requirement for calm minds during the heated contest, with the newcomer selected for the first time instead of explosive opener Sam Konstas.

But with Marnus Labuschagne finding form and the only other uncapped players being two pace replacements, there is a recognizable feel to the squad even without injured captain Pat Cummins. Here is the way each player (presented in A-Z sequence) will tackle the aggressive approach, with a rating out of five reflecting their possible impact on the campaign starting on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The veteran fast bowler is once more trusted as a reserve following being a consistent member in the limited-overs sides in the past few years. As the captain's comeback remaining uncertain, and the other main attackers dealing with a demanding schedule, the veteran will hope to sustain his good form to stay in contention for a Test debut. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

Among the top fast bowler in Australia has emerged as a target for England for his moderate returns during the 2023 Ashes as well as for his calm demeanor away from the pitch. However the 36-year-old has not taken a significant haul at an bowling average of an impressive figure – including a hat-trick in his latest Test against the Caribbean side – without proving to be a threat at the top level and can embrace the unique chance to begin a campaign in the first match. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The preferred gloveman is back in the high-pressure cauldron of an Ashes series hoping to impress with the bat and his keeping, as well as for his role in a unforgettable moment when stumping the English batsman at Lord's in the last series. The veteran is currently a considerably more assured batsman if required to lift the run-rate or guide the tail with a game-changing contribution. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The state seamer has been on the periphery of the Australian side across the last few Test series and is returning following claiming a solid haul – featuring 11 in the final – at an bowling average of a respectable figure in last summer’s Sheffield Shield. An international debut is currently possible as Cummins is injured and the key fast bowlers prepare for a demanding five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The acclaimed all-rounder had been identified for the national side from an early stage in his career despite fitness issues, and the time has come for him to make a important impact to a pivotal series. The 26-year-old was the pick of the batting batters while batting at No 3 in difficult conditions in the Caribbean but might be preferred in the order to make sure he can additionally assist the pace attack. If he can realistically be picked as a genuine all-rounder in the first Test, or might have to be trusted to bowl bulk overs later in the series, could be determined in the Sheffield Shield match this week. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent seamer is at the peak of his abilities following carrying the limited-overs bowling and getting ready for the contest during matches against the Indian team. The veteran’s consistent discipline, and hint of movement whether off the seam or in the air, is sure to challenge the England's front foot method to batting, with the enduring question if Hazlewood can play four or perhaps even five Tests. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The devastating batsman is critical to Australia’s hopes of taking the game up to the opposition with his attacking approach and habit to clobber big scores as the pressure rise. A couple of hundreds against India last summer, and the same the last time the English visited for a full series point to his abilities, while the player has a knack of finding a breakthrough wicket with his occasional but underrated off-spin. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The second wicketkeeper in the team proved that he should additionally be considered as a specialist batsman when scoring a century at better than a quick rate on debut in the subcontinent. The 30-year-old is most comfortable playing in the middle of the innings although he has demonstrated while captaining Australia in white-ball matches that he has the versatility to come in higher up, which might fit a consistent position as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The veteran keeps hanging on despite calls for a changing of the guard at the top of the order following strengthening his hold on the first wicket with a double century in Sri Lanka earlier this year. But following being among several batters unable to deal with the Indian Jasprit Bumrah last summer, the veteran needs a strong start against England’s pace cartel in what could be his farewell campaign to make sure he can make the call personally on when to retire the cap. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The former top-ranked batsman has left behind a poor run and the disappointment of being dropped in the past to earn his place back into the national team – and surely the playing eleven to play in Perth. His outstanding performance with five centuries in his recent knocks could give the selectors the confidence to back him to bat first if needed with the opener, though the 31-year-old is probably to trouble England when batting at his favored number three. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner became as notable for his absence as his dismissal performances after a muscle problem in the second match contributed to change the contest when Australia visited England in the last series. The 37-year-old did not have the home campaign he hoped for against the Indian team with just nine wickets previously but recovered to be key to Australia’s series sweeps in the subcontinent and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

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