Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett will make their test debuts for Australia in the Ashes opener against England in Perth. Pat Cummins continues his recovery from injury and will miss the first match, while other lineup changes have been confirmed.
Breakdown
- Jake Wetherold will debut as an opener for Australia in the Ashes series against England in Perth.
- Fast bowler Brendan Doggett is also set to make his test debut in the Ashes opener. 11s
- Pat Cummins is recovering from a back injury, will miss the opener, but is expected to be fit for the Brisbane test. 18s
- Marnus Labuschagne returns to batting at number three, and Cameron Green is placed at six in the lineup. 30s
- Australia's experienced fast bowlers skipped optional training to prepare for the Ashes series. 43s