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The time for before the Ashes talk and squad predictions is nearly done after Australia revealed a 15-member lineup to take on England in the first Test. The larger squad for the series opener indicates the necessity for composed heads during the intense battle, with Jake Weatherald selected for the first time replacing aggressive opener Sam Konstas.

However with Marnus Labuschagne finding form and the remaining inexperienced players being two pace replacements, there is a recognizable feel to the team even without injured skipper Pat Cummins. Following is how every player (listed in alphabetical order) will face the aggressive bravado, with a rating out of five showing their potential effect on the series starting on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The veteran fast bowler is once more relied upon as a substitute after being a regular presence in the limited-overs sides in recent years. As the captain's comeback remaining uncertain, and the remaining front-line bowlers dealing with a gruelling fixture list, the veteran will hope to maintain his good form to stay in consideration for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

The fourth best pace bowler in the team has emerged as a target for England for his moderate returns during the 2023 Ashes as much as for his calm demeanor away from the field. However the 36-year-old has not taken 62 wickets at an bowling average of an impressive figure – including a hat-trick in his most recent Test against the Caribbean side – without being a threat at this level and can embrace the unique opportunity to start a series in the opener. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The first-choice wicketkeeper is back in the intense atmosphere of an battle hoping to impress with the batting and his gloves, as much as for his involvement in a unforgettable incident when dismissing Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the last series. The 34-year-old is now a much more assured batsman whether needed to lift the run-rate or help steer the tail with a decisive knock. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia seamer has been on the fringes of the Australian side during recent matches and is back following taking a solid haul – featuring 11 in the last match – at an average of a respectable figure in last summer’s Sheffield Shield. An first appearance is currently within reach while Cummins is sidelined and the key quicks prepare for a demanding five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The promising player had been earmarked for the national side from early in his career despite fitness issues, and the moment has arrived for him to deliver a major contribution to a crucial contest. The 26-year-old was the pick of the batting players while coming in at No 3 in difficult conditions in the Caribbean but could be preferred in the order to make sure he can also assist the bowling unit. If he can realistically be picked as a genuine all-rounder in the first Test, or might have to be relied upon to bowl more spells later in the series, might be determined in the domestic match this week. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The accurate fast bowler is at the peak of his powers following leading the limited-overs bowling and preparing for the contest during games against the Indian team. The veteran’s steady discipline, and hint of swing whether it be seam movement or in the air, is bound to Test the England's front foot method to batting, with the persistent question if Hazlewood can play four or perhaps even five matches. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The explosive batter is vital to the team's hopes of seizing the initiative against the opposition with his attacking intent and propensity to score massive runs as the stakes rise. A pair of hundreds against the Indian team recently, and the similar the previous occasion the English visited for a full series point to his talents, while the 31-year-old has a ability of finding a breakthrough dismissal with his occasional but underrated spin bowling. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The back-up keeper in the squad proved that he should additionally be considered as a pure batter when hitting a hundred at more than a run-a-ball on his first appearance in the subcontinent. The player is most comfortable batting in the middle of the innings though he has demonstrated while captaining the team in white-ball matches that he has the flexibility to come in earlier, which could fit a regular role as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned stays even amid calls for a new blood at the opening position following strengthening his grip on the first wicket with a double century in Sri Lanka recently. However after being among several batters failing to handle India’s the paceman previously, the 38-year-old needs a positive start against the English pace cartel in what might be his final campaign to ensure he can make the call himself on when to retire the cap. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex top-ranked Test batter has put a dismal form and the disappointment of being dropped in the past to earn his place again into the Australia squad – and certainly the XI to feature in Perth. Labuschagne blistering form with five hundreds in his recent innings might give the team management the confidence to back him to bat first if needed alongside Khawaja, although the 31-year-old is more likely to trouble the opposition when batting at his favored first-drop. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The spinner was as famous for his absence as his wicket-taking performances after a muscle problem in the second Ashes Test helped turn the contest when the team visited the UK in the last series. The 37-year-old did not have the domestic series he hoped for against the Indian team with only a modest haul last summer but bounced back to be key to Australia’s series sweeps in the subcontinent and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australia batting great will take over to lead the team until C