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The period for before the Ashes talk and squad predictions is practically done following Australia unveiled a 15-player team to confront the English side in the first Test. The larger lineup for the first match indicates the requirement for cool heads during the heated Ashes series, with the newcomer included for the debut instead of fiery opener Sam Konstas.

But with Marnus Labuschagne returning to form and the remaining inexperienced players being two fast bowling reserves, there is a known quality to the squad even without unavailable captain Pat Cummins. Here is the way each member (presented in alphabetical order) will confront the Bazball style, with a rating out of five showing their likely impact on the series beginning on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The seasoned fast bowler is once more trusted as a substitute after being a regular presence in the limited-overs sides in the past few years. With Cummins's return still unknown, and the remaining front-line attackers dealing with a demanding schedule, the 33-year-old will hope to continue his recent success to stay in contention for a Test debut. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

Among the top pace bowler in Australia has emerged as a focus for England for his modest returns during the 2023 Ashes as well as for his reserved personality off the field. Yet the veteran has not taken a significant haul at an average of an impressive figure – featuring a hat-trick in his latest Test against West Indies – and has proving to be a danger at international cricket and can welcome the uncommon opportunity to begin a series in the opener. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The preferred wicketkeeper is returning in the high-pressure cauldron of an battle hoping to impress with the bat and his keeping, as well as for his involvement in a memorable incident when stumping the English batsman at Lord's in the last series. The veteran is now a much more confident batter whether needed to lift the run-rate or help steer the lower-order with a game-changing contribution. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia fast bowler has been on the edges of the Australian side across the last few Test series and is returning following taking a solid haul – including eleven in the final – at an average of 24.15 in last summer’s Sheffield Shield. An first appearance is now attainable as Cummins is sidelined and the front-line fast bowlers prepare for a gruelling five-match series in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The acclaimed player had been identified for the Test team from early in his career even amid injury concerns, and the time has arrived for him to deliver a important contribution to a crucial contest. The 26-year-old was the standout of the batting players while coming in at first drop in difficult conditions in the Caribbean but might be preferred in the order to make sure he can also assist the bowling unit. If Green can feasibly be picked as a true bowling option in the first Test, or may have to be trusted to deliver more spells later in the campaign, might be decided in the Sheffield Shield match soon. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The accurate seamer is at the peak of his abilities after leading the limited-overs attack and fine-tuning for the contest during matches against the Indian team. The veteran’s reliable line and length, and touch of movement whether off the seam or swing, is certain to challenge the England's aggressive method to scoring, with the enduring question whether Hazlewood can feature in four or perhaps even five Tests. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The aggressive batter is critical to Australia’s chances of seizing the initiative against the opposition with his aggressive intent and habit to hit massive runs as the pressure increase. A couple of centuries against India last summer, and the same the previous occasion England visited for five Tests highlight his skills, while the player has a talent of finding a key wicket with his occasional but underrated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The reserve wicketkeeper in the squad showed that he must also be viewed as a pure batter when pummelling a hundred at more than a run-a-ball on debut in the subcontinent. The 30-year-old is most at home batting in the middle of the innings although he has demonstrated while leading Australia in limited-overs games that he has the versatility to bat higher up, which might fit a regular role as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The experienced stays despite demands for a transition at the opening position following strengthening his grip on the opening spot with a double century in Sri Lanka earlier this year. But after being among several batsmen unable to handle the Indian Jasprit Bumrah previously, the veteran needs a positive beginning against the English pace attack in what could be his final campaign to ensure he can make the call himself on when to retire the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The former No 1-ranked Test batter has put a dismal form and the disappointment of being dropped behind him to earn his place again into the national team – and certainly the playing eleven to play in the first Test. His outstanding performance with five hundreds in his last eight innings could give the selectors the assurance to support him to open if required alongside Khawaja, though the batsman is probably to trouble the opposition when playing at his favored number three. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The spinner became as famous for his absence as his dismissal performances following a calf injury in the second match contributed to change the contest when Australia visited England in the last series. The 37-year-old failed to deliver the domestic series he would have wanted against India with only a modest haul last summer but recovered to be vital to Australia’s clean sweeps in the subcontinent and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australia star batsman will take over to lead the side till C