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The phase for pre-Ashes exchanges and squad predictions is almost done after the Australian team revealed a 15-member team to face the English side in the Perth Test. The expanded squad for the series opener suggests the necessity for calm heads during the fiery battle, with the newcomer named for the maiden appearance in place of fiery opener Sam Konstas.

But with the batsman finding form and the remaining uncapped members being a pair of fast bowling replacements, there is a recognizable feel to the selection despite the absence of injured skipper Pat Cummins. Here is the way each member (presented in A-Z sequence) will tackle the Bazball approach, with a star rating indicating their potential impact on the campaign beginning on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The seasoned fast bowler is once more selected as a reserve following being a consistent presence in the white-ball sides in recent years. As Cummins's return remaining unknown, and the remaining front-line bowlers confronting a tough schedule, the veteran will want to continue his recent success to stay in consideration for a maiden appearance. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

A key fast bowler in the team has become a focus for England for his unflattering performances during the 2023 Ashes as well as for his quiet personality off the field. However the 36-year-old has claimed a significant haul at an average of 16.53 – including a three in three in his latest Test against the Caribbean side – without being a threat at this level and should seize the rare chance to start a campaign in the opener. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The main gloveman is returning in the intense cauldron of an battle aiming to impress with the batting and his gloves, as well as for his involvement in a memorable incident when dismissing Jonny Bairstow at the famous ground in the last series. The veteran is currently a much more assured batsman whether required to lift the run-rate or support the tail with a game-changing knock. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia paceman has been on the edges of the Australian side during recent matches and is back following claiming a solid haul – featuring eleven in the final – at an average of 24.15 in last summer’s domestic competition. An first appearance is now within reach as Cummins is injured and the front-line quicks get ready for a gruelling five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The acclaimed all-rounder had been identified for the Test team from early in his journey despite fitness issues, and the moment has arrived for him to deliver a significant contribution to a pivotal contest. The youngster was the pick of the top-order players while coming in at first drop in difficult circumstances in the Caribbean but might be preferred lower down to make sure he can also support the pace attack. If Green can feasibly be selected as a true all-rounder in the first Test, or might have to be relied upon to deliver bulk overs during the campaign, could be decided in the domestic match this week. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent seamer is at the height of his powers following carrying the white-ball attack and getting ready for the Ashes series during games against the Indian team. The veteran’s steady accuracy, and touch of movement whether it be seam movement or swing, is certain to challenge the tourists’ front foot method to batting, with the ongoing question whether Hazlewood can play four or perhaps even all five matches. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The devastating batter is crucial to Australia’s chances of taking the game up to England with his positive approach and propensity to score big scores as the pressure increase. A couple of centuries against the Indian team last summer, and the same the previous occasion England visited for five Tests highlight 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 must additionally be considered as a pure batsman when hitting a hundred at more than a quick rate on his first appearance in Sri Lanka. The player is most at home batting in the middle of the innings although he has shown while leading the team in limited-overs matches that he has the versatility to come in earlier, which might fit a regular position as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The veteran keeps hanging on despite calls for a changing of the guard at the top of the order following tightening his grip on the opening spot with a double century in the subcontinent recently. But following being among several batsmen unable to handle India’s Jasprit Bumrah previously, the 38-year-old needs a good start against England’s pace attack in what could be his farewell Test series to make sure he can make the call himself on the time to hang up the cap. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked batsman has left behind a dismal run and the disappointment of being omitted behind him to force his way again into the national team – and certainly the playing eleven to feature in the first Test. Labuschagne outstanding form with five centuries in his last eight knocks might provide the selectors the confidence to support him to open if needed with Khawaja, although the batsman is more likely to trouble the opposition when batting at his favored first-drop. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner became as famous for his missing presence as his wicket-taking performances after a calf injury in the second Ashes Test contributed to change the series when Australia visited England in 2023. The 37-year-old failed to deliver the home campaign he hoped for against India with only a modest haul last summer but recovered to be critical to the team's clean sweeps in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

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