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The phase for pre-Ashes banter and squad speculation is almost done after Australia announced a 15-player lineup to take on the English side in the Perth Test. This extended lineup for the initial game indicates the requirement for cool minds during the fiery Ashes series, with the newcomer named for the first time instead of fiery batsman Sam Konstas.

However with the batsman returning to form and the remaining new players being a pair of fast bowling backups, there is a recognizable feel to the team even without injured captain Pat Cummins. Below is the way every player (listed in alphabetical order) will face the aggressive style, with a star rating showing their likely impact on the campaign beginning on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The veteran seamer is again trusted as a back-up following being a regular presence in the white-ball sides in recent years. As the captain's comeback remaining unclear, and the remaining main attackers confronting a gruelling fixture list, the 33-year-old will aim to maintain his recent success to remain in consideration for a maiden appearance. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

The fourth best pace bowler in the team has become a focus for the opposition for his modest performances during the 2023 Ashes as much as for his quiet nature away from the field. But the veteran has claimed 62 wickets at an average of 16.53 – featuring a hat-trick in his latest Test against the Caribbean side – and has being a threat at the top level and should embrace the rare chance to begin a campaign in the opener. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The preferred wicketkeeper is returning in the intense atmosphere of an battle aiming to impress with the batting and his keeping, as well as for his involvement in a unforgettable moment when dismissing the English batsman at the famous ground in the last series. The veteran is now a far more confident batter whether required to score quickly or help steer the lower-order with a decisive knock. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia fast bowler has been on the edges of the national team across the last few matches and is returning following claiming a solid haul – including eleven in the last match – at an bowling average of a respectable figure in the previous Sheffield Shield. An Test cap is currently possible as Cummins is injured and the key quicks prepare for a intense five Tests in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The highly-touted all-rounder had been identified for the national side from an early stage in his career even amid fitness issues, and the moment has arrived for him to make a important contribution to a pivotal contest. The 26-year-old was the pick of the top-order players while batting at first drop in challenging circumstances in the West Indies but might be preferred lower down to make sure he can also support the bowling unit. If he can realistically be selected as a genuine all-rounder in Perth, or might have to be trusted to deliver bulk overs later in the campaign, could be determined in the Sheffield Shield match this week. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The metronomic fast bowler is at the peak of his powers following carrying the limited-overs bowling and fine-tuning for the Ashes series during games against India. The veteran’s consistent discipline, and touch of movement whether off the seam or in the air, is sure to Test the England's aggressive method to scoring, with the persistent question whether he can feature in four or perhaps even five matches. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The aggressive batter is critical to the team's chances of seizing the initiative against the opposition with his aggressive approach and propensity to clobber massive scores as the pressure increase. A couple of centuries against India recently, and the similar the last time England visited for a full series highlight his abilities, while the 31-year-old has a ability of taking a key dismissal with his part-time but underrated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The reserve keeper in the team demonstrated that he must additionally be viewed as a specialist batter when scoring a century at more than a quick rate on his first appearance in Sri Lanka. The player is most at home playing in the middle of the innings although he has demonstrated while captaining Australia in white-ball matches that he has the versatility to bat higher up, which might suit a consistent role as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned remains even amid demands for a changing of the guard at the opening position after tightening his grip on the first wicket with a double ton in Sri Lanka earlier this year. Yet after being among several batsmen unable to handle India’s the paceman previously, the 38-year-old needs a positive start against England’s fast-bowling attack in what could be his farewell Test series to make sure he can decide personally on when to retire the cap. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked batsman has put a poor run and the indignity of being dropped in the past to force his way again into the Australia squad – and surely the playing eleven to play in the first Test. His blistering form with five hundreds in his recent knocks could provide the team management the confidence to back him to bat first if needed alongside the opener, although the 31-year-old is probably to worry the opposition when batting at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner became as famous for his missing presence as his wicket-taking performances following a calf injury in the second Ashes Test contributed to turn the contest when Australia visited the UK in the last series. The 37-year-old did not have the domestic series he hoped for against India with only a modest haul last summer but recovered to be key to Australia’s series sweeps in Sri Lanka and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australia batting great will step in to lead the team till C