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The phase for before the Ashes banter and selection guesses is practically finished following the Australian team unveiled a 15-player lineup to confront England in the Perth Test. This extended squad for the series opener points to the need for cool temperaments during the fiery battle, with the newcomer selected for the debut in place of explosive opener Sam Konstas.

But with the batsman returning to form and the only other uncapped members being a pair of fast bowling reserves, there is a sense of familiarity to the selection even without unavailable captain Pat Cummins. Here is the way each member (listed in alphabetical order) will confront the Bazball style, with a star rating showing their likely impact on the series starting on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The experienced paceman is once again trusted as a back-up after being a frequent member in the limited-overs teams in recent years. With the captain's comeback remaining unclear, and the remaining key attackers facing a tough schedule, the veteran will want to continue his strong performances to stay in consideration for a Test debut. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

Among the top fast bowler in the team has emerged as a focus for England for his modest performances during the previous series as well as for his reserved demeanor away from the field. However the 36-year-old has not taken 62 wickets at an average of 16.53 – including a three in three in his latest Test against West Indies – and has being a threat at the top level and should welcome the unique opportunity to begin a campaign in the first match. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The first-choice gloveman is back in the simmering cauldron of an Ashes series looking to impress with the batting and his gloves, as well as for his role in a unforgettable moment when stumping the English batsman at Lord's in the last series. The 34-year-old is now a considerably more composed batter whether needed to score quickly or support the lower-order with a game-changing contribution. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The state paceman has been on the fringes of the national team during the last few matches and is returning after taking a solid haul – featuring 11 in the final – at an bowling average of 24.15 in the previous Sheffield Shield. An international debut is currently possible as the captain is sidelined and the front-line quicks get ready for a intense five Tests in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The acclaimed player had been identified for the Test team from early in his career despite fitness issues, and the moment has come for him to deliver a important contribution to a pivotal contest. The 26-year-old was the pick of the batting batters while coming in at first drop in challenging circumstances in the West Indies but could be selected lower down to ensure he can additionally support the bowling unit. Whether he can feasibly be selected as a true bowling option in the first Test, or might have to be relied upon to bowl bulk overs during the series, could be decided in the domestic match this week. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The accurate seamer is at the height of his abilities after carrying the limited-overs bowling and fine-tuning for the Ashes series during games against India. The 34-year-old’s steady accuracy, and hint of swing whether seam movement or swing, is bound to challenge the England's front foot approach to scoring, with the persistent concern whether Hazlewood can play four or maybe even all five matches. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The devastating batter is crucial to the team's hopes of taking the game against England with his attacking intent and habit to score massive scores as the stakes rise. A couple of hundreds against the Indian team last summer, and the same the last time England visited for five Tests demonstrate his talents, while the player has a ability of finding a key wicket with his part-time but underrated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The reserve wicketkeeper in the team demonstrated that he should also be considered as a specialist batsman when pummelling a hundred at better than a run-a-ball on debut in Sri Lanka. The player is most comfortable playing in the middle-order though he has shown while leading Australia in white-ball games that he has the versatility to bat higher up, which could suit a consistent role as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned remains despite demands for a transition at the top of the order after strengthening his grip on the first wicket with a double century in Sri Lanka earlier this year. But after being among several batsmen failing to deal with India’s the paceman previously, the veteran needs a positive start against the English fast-bowling cartel in what might be his final Test series to ensure he can decide personally on when to hang up the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked Test batter has left behind a dismal run and the indignity of being dropped behind him to force his way again into the national team – and surely the XI to play in Perth. His exceptional performance with five centuries in his last eight innings could give the team management the confidence to back him to open if required with Khawaja, although the 31-year-old is probably to worry England when batting at his favored first-drop. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner became as notable for his missing presence as his wicket-taking efforts after a muscle problem in the second match contributed to turn the series when Australia visited the UK in the last series. The veteran did not have the home campaign he hoped for against the Indian team with only a modest haul previously but bounced back to be critical to Australia’s clean sweeps in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australia star batsman will take over to captain the team until C