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The phase for pre-Ashes exchanges and squad predictions is nearly done after the Australian team announced a 15-player lineup to face England in the first Test. This extended group for the initial game suggests the necessity for cool minds during the fiery battle, with Jake Weatherald named for the first time in place of fiery opener Sam Konstas.

But with Marnus Labuschagne finding form and the remaining new members being a pair of pace reserves, there is a known quality to the squad despite the absence of injured captain Pat Cummins. Here is the way each member (presented in A-Z sequence) will confront the Bazball style, with a rating out of five showing their possible influence on the series beginning on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The experienced seamer is once again selected as a back-up following being a regular member in the white-ball sides in the past few years. With the captain's comeback still unclear, and the remaining key bowlers dealing with a tough fixture list, the 33-year-old will aim to sustain his strong performances to remain in consideration for a Test debut. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

Among the top seamer in the team has emerged as a target for the opposition for his modest performances during the previous series as well as for his calm personality away from the field. But the 36-year-old has secured a significant haul at an bowling average of an impressive figure – including a three in three in his last Test against West Indies – and has being a danger at international cricket and can welcome the rare chance to begin a series in the first match. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The main gloveman is back in the simmering cauldron of an contest looking to make his mark with the bat and his keeping, as well as for his involvement in a memorable incident when stumping the English batsman at the famous ground in the last series. The 34-year-old is now a far more confident batsman if required to lift the run-rate or support the lower-order with a decisive knock. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The state paceman has been on the periphery of the national team across recent Test series and is returning following taking 33 wickets – featuring 11 in the last match – at an average of 24.15 in last summer’s domestic competition. An first appearance is now attainable as the captain is sidelined and the front-line quicks get ready for a intense five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The acclaimed player had been identified for the national side from early in his career even amid fitness issues, and the time has arrived for him to make a important contribution to a high-stakes series. The youngster was the standout of the top-order players while coming in at first drop in difficult conditions in the Caribbean but might be selected in the order to ensure he can additionally support the bowling unit. If he can realistically be selected as a true all-rounder in the first Test, or might have to be relied upon to bowl more spells later in the series, might be decided in the Sheffield Shield match soon. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The metronomic fast bowler is at the height of his powers after leading the white-ball bowling and preparing for the contest during games against India. The veteran’s reliable discipline, and hint of seam whether seam movement or in the air, is sure to challenge the tourists’ aggressive approach to scoring, with the ongoing question whether he can play four or perhaps even five matches. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The explosive batsman is vital to the team's hopes of seizing the initiative against England with his aggressive intent and propensity to hit big runs as the pressure increase. A couple of hundreds against India recently, and the same the last time the English toured for five Tests highlight his abilities, while the 31-year-old has a talent of taking a key dismissal with his part-time but underestimated off-spin. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The second keeper in the squad demonstrated that he must also be viewed as a pure batter when scoring a century at more than a quick rate on debut in the subcontinent. The player is most at home batting in the middle of the innings although he has shown while captaining Australia in limited-overs games that he has the flexibility to bat earlier, which could suit a consistent position as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned keeps hanging on even amid calls for a transition at the opening position after tightening his grip on the opening spot with a double century in the subcontinent earlier this year. However following being one of many batters failing to deal with the Indian Jasprit Bumrah last summer, the 38-year-old requires a strong start against the English pace cartel in what might be his final Test series to ensure he can decide personally on the time to retire the cap. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The former top-ranked batsman has put a poor run and the indignity of being dropped in the past to earn his place again into the Australia squad – and certainly the XI to feature in Perth. Labuschagne blistering form with five centuries in his recent innings could provide the team management the confidence to back him to bat first if required alongside the opener, though the 31-year-old is probably to worry England when playing at his favored number three. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner was as famous for his absence as his wicket-taking performances after a calf injury in the second match contributed to turn the series when Australia visited the UK in the last series. The 37-year-old did not have the domestic series he would have wanted against the Indian team with only nine wickets last summer but bounced back to be critical to Australia’s clean sweeps in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

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