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The period for pre-Ashes exchanges and squad predictions is almost done following the Australian team unveiled a 15-member lineup to take on the English side in the Perth Test. The larger lineup for the first match suggests the need for composed temperaments during the intense contest, with the newcomer included for the first time in place of aggressive opener Sam Konstas.

But with the batsman hitting stride and the only other new players being two fast bowling reserves, there is a known quality to the squad even without unavailable captain Pat Cummins. Below is how every player (presented in alphabetical order) will face the aggressive approach, with a star rating showing their potential impact on the series starting on 21 November.

First. Sean Abbott

The seasoned fast bowler is again relied upon as a back-up following being a frequent member in the white-ball sides in the past few years. As the captain's comeback remaining uncertain, and the other key attackers confronting a gruelling schedule, the 33-year-old will hope to continue his recent success to remain in consideration for a maiden appearance. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

A key fast bowler in Australia has turned into a object for the opposition for his modest returns during the previous series as much as for his quiet nature away from the field. Yet the 36-year-old has not taken a significant haul at an bowling average of 16.53 – featuring a three in three in his latest Test against the Caribbean side – without being a danger at international cricket and ought to welcome the unique opportunity to begin a series in the opener. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The first-choice wicketkeeper is returning in the simmering atmosphere of an contest hoping to make his mark with the bat and his gloves, as much as for his involvement in a memorable incident when stumping Jonny Bairstow at the famous ground in the last series. The 34-year-old is currently a far more assured batsman whether needed to score quickly or help steer the lower-order with a match-turning contribution. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia fast bowler has been on the periphery of the Australian side during the last few matches and is returning after taking 33 wickets – featuring eleven in the last match – at an average of a respectable figure in the previous domestic competition. An Test cap is now within reach as the captain is sidelined and the front-line quicks prepare for a demanding five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The promising all-rounder had been targeted for the national side from an early stage in his career even amid fitness issues, and the time has come for him to make a important contribution to a high-stakes series. The youngster was the best of the top-order players while coming in at No 3 in challenging conditions in the West Indies but could be preferred in the order to make sure he can additionally support the bowling unit. Whether Green can feasibly be picked as a true bowling option in Perth, or may have to be relied upon to deliver more spells during the campaign, might be determined in the domestic round soon. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent pace bowler is at the peak of his powers after carrying the limited-overs attack and fine-tuning for the Ashes series during games against India. The veteran’s steady discipline, and touch of swing whether it be seam movement or in the air, is certain to challenge the tourists’ aggressive method to batting, with the persistent question whether Hazlewood can feature in four or perhaps even all five Tests. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The devastating batter is crucial to Australia’s hopes of taking the game up to England with his attacking intent and tendency to clobber massive scores as the pressure rise. A couple of centuries against India recently, and the same the previous occasion the English visited for five Tests demonstrate his skills, while the player has a ability of taking a breakthrough dismissal with his part-time but underestimated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The reserve wicketkeeper in the squad showed that he must additionally be viewed as a pure batsman when pummelling a century at better than a run-a-ball on debut in Sri Lanka. The 30-year-old is most comfortable batting in the middle of the innings although he has demonstrated while captaining Australia in limited-overs games that he has the flexibility to come in earlier, which might suit a consistent role as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned keeps hanging on even amid calls for a new blood at the top of the order following strengthening his hold on the first wicket with a double ton in the subcontinent recently. Yet after being among several batters unable to deal with the Indian Jasprit Bumrah last summer, the 38-year-old requires a positive beginning against the English pace attack in what might be his final campaign to make sure he can make the call personally on when to retire the cap. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked batsman has left behind a poor run and the indignity of being dropped in the past to earn his place back into the national team – and certainly 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 assurance to back him to open if needed with the opener, though the 31-year-old is more likely to worry the opposition when batting at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner was as notable for his missing presence as his dismissal performances following a calf injury in the second match helped turn the contest when the team toured the UK in the last series. The veteran did not have the home campaign he hoped for against the Indian team with only nine wickets last summer but bounced back to be key to Australia’s series sweeps in the subcontinent and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australia star batsman will step in to captain the team until C