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The period for before the Ashes talk and selection guesses is almost done after the Australian team revealed a 15-man lineup to face England in the first Test. The expanded group for the series opener indicates the necessity for cool heads during the intense Ashes series, with Jake Weatherald included for the debut in place of explosive opener Sam Konstas.

But with the batsman hitting stride and the remaining uncapped members being a pair of fast bowling replacements, there is a known quality to the selection even without injured skipper Pat Cummins. Following is the way every member (presented in A-Z sequence) will confront the aggressive style, with a rating out of five reflecting their likely influence on the series starting on 21 November.

First. Sean Abbott

The experienced paceman is once again selected as a back-up after being a frequent presence in the limited-overs teams in recent years. As the captain's comeback still unknown, and the remaining front-line attackers facing a demanding fixture list, the veteran will aim to continue his recent success to remain in consideration for a maiden appearance. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

Among the top seamer in Australia has emerged as a target for the opposition for his moderate performances during the 2023 Ashes as much as for his calm demeanor away from the pitch. But the 36-year-old has claimed 62 wickets at an average of an impressive figure – featuring a three in three in his most recent Test against the Caribbean side – and has proving to be a threat at international cricket and should seize the rare opportunity to begin a series in the opener. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The preferred gloveman is back in the high-pressure atmosphere of an contest looking to impress with the batting and his keeping, as much as for his involvement in a memorable incident when stumping the English batsman at Lord's in 2023. The veteran is now a far more confident batter if needed to accelerate or support the lower-order with a decisive knock. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia seamer has been on the edges of the Australian side during the last few Test series and is back following claiming 33 wickets – featuring eleven in the final – at an bowling average of a respectable figure in the previous domestic competition. An first appearance is now possible while the captain is sidelined and the front-line fast bowlers prepare for a demanding five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The highly-touted player had been earmarked for the Test team from an early stage in his career even amid injury concerns, and the moment has arrived for him to make a important impact to a high-stakes series. The youngster was the pick of the batting batters while batting at first drop in difficult circumstances in the Caribbean but might be selected in the order to ensure he can also assist the bowling unit. Whether Green can realistically be selected as a true all-rounder in Perth, or may have to be trusted to deliver more spells during the campaign, might be decided in the domestic match soon. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent pace bowler is at the peak of his powers after carrying the white-ball attack and getting ready for the contest during matches against India. The 34-year-old’s consistent line and length, and touch of movement whether off the seam or swing, is certain to challenge the tourists’ front foot approach to batting, with the ongoing concern whether he can play four or maybe even all five matches. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The explosive batter is vital to the team's chances of taking the game up to the opposition with his attacking intent and tendency to hit huge scores as the stakes rise. A pair of centuries against the Indian team recently, and the same the last time England visited for a full series demonstrate his skills, while the player has a knack of taking a key wicket with his part-time but underrated off-spin. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The reserve keeper in the team proved that he must additionally be considered as a specialist batter when hitting a hundred at more than a quick rate on his first appearance in the subcontinent. The 30-year-old is most comfortable batting in the middle-order though he has shown while leading Australia in limited-overs matches that he has the flexibility to bat earlier, which could fit a regular role as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned keeps hanging on even amid calls for a new blood at the opening position following strengthening his hold on the first wicket with a double ton in Sri Lanka recently. However following being one of many batters failing to handle the Indian Jasprit Bumrah previously, the 38-year-old requires a positive start against England’s pace cartel in what could be his final campaign to make sure he can decide personally on the time to hang up the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked Test batter has left behind a poor run and the disappointment of being dropped in the past to earn his place back into the Australia squad – and certainly the playing eleven to play in Perth. His exceptional performance with five centuries in his recent innings could provide the team management the assurance to back him to open if required alongside Khawaja, although the batsman is more likely to worry England when batting at his favored first-drop. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The spinner was as notable for his absence as his wicket-taking performances after a calf injury in the second Ashes Test contributed to change the contest when Australia visited England in the last series. The 37-year-old failed to deliver the domestic series he hoped for against the Indian team with just nine wickets last summer but recovered to be key to the team's series sweeps in the subcontinent and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australian star batsman will step in to lead the team till C