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The phase for before the Ashes talk and squad predictions is almost done following the Australian team revealed a 15-man lineup to face England in the first Test. The larger squad for the first match suggests the need for calm heads during the fiery battle, with the newcomer included for the first time in place of aggressive batsman Sam Konstas.

But with the batsman returning to form and the remaining inexperienced members being two fast bowling replacements, there is a known quality to the selection despite the absence of unavailable skipper Pat Cummins. Following is how each member (presented in A-Z sequence) will face the aggressive bravado, with a star rating indicating their potential impact on the campaign starting on 21 November.

First. Sean Abbott

The experienced paceman is once again trusted as a back-up after being a regular presence in the limited-overs sides in the past few years. As the captain's comeback remaining unknown, and the remaining key bowlers confronting a gruelling fixture list, the 33-year-old will want to continue his good form to stay in consideration for a maiden appearance. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

Among the top fast bowler in the team has turned into a object for the opposition for his modest returns during the 2023 Ashes as much as for his quiet personality away from the field. But the veteran has secured 62 wickets at an bowling average of an impressive figure – including a three in three in his most recent Test against the Caribbean side – without proving to be a danger at this level and ought to welcome the uncommon opportunity to start a campaign in the opener. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The main wicketkeeper is returning in the intense atmosphere of an Ashes series aiming to make his mark with the batting and his keeping, as much as for his role in a unforgettable moment when dismissing the English batsman at Lord's in 2023. The veteran is currently a much more assured batter if required to score quickly or guide the tail with a decisive knock. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The state paceman has been on the fringes of the national team across recent Test series and is returning following taking a solid haul – including 11 in the final – at an bowling average of 24.15 in last summer’s Sheffield Shield. An first appearance is now possible as the captain is sidelined and the key quicks get ready for a demanding five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The highly-touted player had been targeted for the Test team from early in his journey even amid injury concerns, and the moment has arrived for him to deliver a major impact to a pivotal contest. The 26-year-old was the standout of the batting players while coming in at No 3 in difficult conditions in the West Indies but might be preferred in the order to make sure he can also support the bowling unit. If Green can realistically be selected as a true all-rounder in Perth, or might have to be relied upon to bowl bulk overs later in the campaign, could be determined in the Sheffield Shield match this week. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent pace bowler is at the peak of his abilities following leading the limited-overs attack and preparing for the Ashes series during matches against the Indian team. The 34-year-old’s reliable accuracy, and hint of movement whether it be off the seam or in the air, is sure to challenge the England's front foot method to scoring, with the ongoing concern whether Hazlewood can feature in four or maybe as many as all five matches. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The aggressive batter is crucial to Australia’s hopes of taking the game up to England with his attacking intent and propensity to clobber massive runs as the pressure increase. A pair of hundreds against India recently, and the same the last time England visited for five Tests point to his talents, while the player has a ability of finding a breakthrough dismissal with his part-time but underrated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The second keeper in the team demonstrated that he should additionally be considered as a pure batsman when hitting a hundred at better than a quick rate on his first appearance in the subcontinent. The player is most comfortable batting in the middle of the innings although he has demonstrated while leading the team in limited-overs matches that he has the versatility to come in earlier, which could fit a consistent position as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned stays even amid demands for a new blood at the top of the order after strengthening his grip on the first wicket with a double ton in the subcontinent earlier this year. Yet after being among several batsmen unable to deal with the Indian the paceman last summer, the 38-year-old needs a good beginning against the English fast-bowling attack in what could be his final Test series to ensure he can make the call himself on when to hang up the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The former top-ranked Test batter has left behind a poor run and the disappointment of being omitted in the past to force his way again into the Australia squad – and surely the XI to feature in the first Test. His exceptional form with five centuries in his last eight innings could give the team management the assurance to back him to bat first if needed with the opener, although the batsman is more likely to worry England when batting at his preferred first-drop. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner became as notable for his absence as his wicket-taking performances following a calf injury in the second match contributed to change the contest when Australia visited England in the last series. The veteran did not have the home campaign he would have wanted against India with only a modest haul previously but bounced back to be key to Australia’s series sweeps in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

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