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The phase for pre-Ashes talk and selection predictions is almost finished after Australia revealed a 15-member team to face England in the Perth Test. The expanded lineup for the first match suggests the necessity for composed temperaments during the heated battle, with the newcomer included for the first time in place of explosive batsman Sam Konstas.

But with the batsman hitting stride and the only other new players being two pace reserves, there is a sense of familiarity to the squad even without injured skipper Pat Cummins. Below is how every member (presented in A-Z sequence) will tackle the aggressive approach, with a star rating reflecting their possible influence on the campaign starting on 21 November.

First. Sean Abbott

The veteran fast bowler is once more trusted as a back-up after being a regular member in the limited-overs sides in recent years. As Cummins's return remaining unknown, and the remaining main bowlers facing a tough fixture list, the veteran will want to maintain his good form to remain in consideration for a Test debut. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

A key pace bowler in the team has become a focus for the opposition for his moderate returns during the 2023 Ashes as well as for his quiet demeanor off the pitch. However the veteran has claimed 62 wickets at an bowling average of an impressive figure – featuring a hat-trick in his latest Test against West Indies – and has being a threat at international cricket and should seize the uncommon opportunity to start a series in the opener. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The main gloveman is back in the high-pressure cauldron of an battle hoping to impress with the batting and his keeping, as much as for his involvement in a memorable incident when dismissing the English batsman at the famous ground in the last series. The veteran is currently a far more confident batter whether needed to accelerate or guide the lower-order with a decisive knock. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The state fast bowler has been on the edges of the Australian side during recent Test series and is returning after claiming 33 wickets – including 11 in the final – at an average of a respectable figure in the previous domestic competition. An first appearance is currently possible while the captain is sidelined and the front-line quicks get ready for a demanding five Tests in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The highly-touted player had been earmarked for the Test team from an early stage in his journey even amid injury concerns, and the time has arrived for him to make a important contribution to a high-stakes contest. The youngster was the pick of the batting batters while batting at No 3 in difficult conditions in the West Indies but could be preferred lower down to ensure he can additionally assist the bowling unit. If Green can feasibly be picked as a genuine all-rounder in the first Test, or might have to be trusted to deliver bulk overs during the campaign, might be determined in the domestic round this week. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The accurate pace bowler is at the height of his powers after leading the white-ball attack and getting ready for the contest during matches against India. The veteran’s steady discipline, and touch of swing whether seam movement or in the air, is sure to Test the England's front foot method to batting, with the persistent question if Hazlewood can feature in four or maybe as many as all five matches. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The aggressive batsman is vital to Australia’s hopes of seizing the initiative up to England with his aggressive approach and tendency to score huge runs as the pressure increase. A couple of centuries against the Indian team last summer, and the same the previous occasion the English visited for five Tests demonstrate his skills, while the 31-year-old has a knack of finding a breakthrough wicket with his part-time but underrated off-spin. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The reserve wicketkeeper in the squad proved that he should additionally be considered as a specialist batter when hitting a hundred at more than a run-a-ball on his first appearance in the subcontinent. The player is most comfortable playing in the middle-order though he has shown while leading Australia in limited-overs games that he has the flexibility to come in higher up, which could fit a regular position as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned stays despite demands for a transition at the opening position following tightening his grip on the opening spot with a double century in the subcontinent earlier this year. Yet after being one of many batters failing to deal with the Indian Jasprit Bumrah previously, the veteran requires a positive beginning against the English pace cartel in what could be his final Test series to ensure he can make the call himself on when to hang up the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The former No 1-ranked batsman has put a dismal run and the disappointment of being omitted behind him to earn his place again into the Australia squad – and certainly the XI to play in the first Test. His exceptional performance with five centuries in his last eight knocks could give the team management the confidence to back him to bat first if needed alongside the opener, although the 31-year-old is more likely to trouble England when batting at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner became as notable for his missing presence as his wicket-taking performances after a calf injury in the second match contributed to turn the contest when the team toured England in the last series. The 37-year-old did not have the home campaign he hoped for against India with just nine wickets last summer but bounced back to be critical to the team's clean sweeps in the subcontinent and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

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