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The time for before the Ashes exchanges and selection guesses is nearly over after Australia revealed a 15-man lineup to take on the English side in the first Test. This extended squad for the initial game indicates the need for cool temperaments during the fiery battle, with the newcomer selected for the maiden appearance instead of explosive batsman Sam Konstas.

Yet with the batsman finding form and the remaining new players being a pair of pace backups, there is a recognizable feel to the squad even without unavailable captain Pat Cummins. Below is the way every member (listed in alphabetical order) will face the Bazball approach, with a rating out of five indicating their likely effect on the series starting on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The veteran fast bowler is once more relied upon as a substitute following being a regular member in the white-ball sides in the past few years. As Cummins's return still unknown, and the other main bowlers dealing with a tough schedule, the veteran will aim to sustain his strong performances to remain in contention for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

A key pace bowler in the team has emerged as a object for the opposition for his moderate returns during the 2023 Ashes as well as for his reserved demeanor off the pitch. However the 36-year-old has secured 62 wickets at an bowling average of an impressive figure – featuring a hat-trick in his latest Test against the Caribbean side – without proving to be a danger at international cricket and can welcome the unique chance to begin a campaign in the opener. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The main gloveman is returning in the high-pressure cauldron of an battle hoping to stand out with the bat and his keeping, as well as for his involvement in a memorable moment when dismissing Jonny Bairstow at the famous ground in the last series. The veteran is now a far more composed batsman whether needed to accelerate or help steer the lower-order with a game-changing innings. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia fast bowler has been on the fringes of the national team during recent matches and is back after taking a solid haul – including 11 in the last match – at an average of 24.15 in the previous domestic competition. An international debut is currently possible as Cummins is sidelined and the front-line quicks prepare for a gruelling five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The highly-touted player had been targeted for the Test team from an early stage in his journey despite injury concerns, and the moment has come for him to deliver a major impact to a pivotal series. The 26-year-old was the best of the batting batters while batting at No 3 in difficult circumstances in the West Indies but might be selected lower down to ensure he can additionally assist the bowling unit. If he can feasibly be picked as a true all-rounder in the first Test, or may have to be trusted to deliver more spells later in the series, might be determined in the domestic match this week. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent fast bowler is at the height of his abilities after carrying the limited-overs attack and preparing for the Ashes series during matches against India. The 34-year-old’s steady accuracy, and touch of seam whether it be off the seam or swing, is sure to Test the England's front foot method to batting, with the ongoing concern whether Hazlewood can feature in four or maybe as many as five Tests. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The explosive batter is crucial to Australia’s chances of taking the game up to the opposition with his positive approach and habit to clobber massive runs as the pressure increase. A pair of centuries against India last summer, and the same the last time England toured for a full series highlight his talents, while the player has a knack of taking a key dismissal with his part-time but underestimated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The second keeper in the squad showed that he must also be considered as a specialist batsman when hitting a century at better than a run-a-ball on his first appearance in Sri Lanka. The 30-year-old is most comfortable playing in the middle-order although he has demonstrated while captaining the team in limited-overs matches that he has the flexibility to bat earlier, which might fit a consistent role as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The veteran stays even amid demands for a transition at the top of the order after tightening his grip on the opening spot with a double century in the subcontinent recently. Yet following being one of many batters unable to deal with the Indian the paceman last summer, the veteran requires a positive start against the English fast-bowling cartel in what might be his farewell Test series to ensure he can make the call himself on when to hang up the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked batsman has left behind a poor form and the disappointment of being omitted behind him to force his way back into the national team – and surely the playing eleven to feature in Perth. Labuschagne exceptional performance with five hundreds in his recent knocks might give the team management the assurance to support him to open if required with the opener, though the batsman is more likely to worry England when playing at his preferred first-drop. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The spinner became as famous for his missing presence as his dismissal performances following a calf injury in the second Ashes Test helped turn the series when the team visited the UK in the last series. The 37-year-old failed to deliver the domestic series he hoped for against India with only a modest haul previously but recovered to be vital to the team's clean sweeps in the subcontinent and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australian batting great will take over to captain the side until C