Australia Has announced its playing eleven for the first time ashes test The first Test match for the Pacers will be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth, starting on November 21. Brendan Doggett and batsman Jake Weatheraldstand-in captain steve smith Confirmed double debut, marking the first time that multiple players have made their Ashes Test debut for Australia since the 2010–11 Sydney Test. Doggett, 31, replaced the injured pat cummins And Josh Hazlewoodwhile weathered becomes Usman KhawajaThis is Khawaja’s seventh opening partner since his return in 2022.
Brendan Doggett, Jake Weatherald and the team combination’s historic debut
Doggett’s involvement is important because he has joined Scott Boland In the bowling attack, Australia became the first men’s Test team to field two indigenous players together. South Australian fast bowler Doggett has shown great improvement in recent years and has returned to strong form after recovering from a hamstring injury. Tasmania’s Weatherald earned the starting spot due to his recent success as a leading sheffield shield Run-scorer. Along with his role as opener Usman Khawaja The following is important david warnerRetires from red-ball cricket in early 2024.
Smith praised marnus labuschagneHe was reinstated to his preferred number 3 batting position, highlighting Labuschagne’s important role in strengthening Australia’s batting lineup. Smith accepts the difficult decision to drop the all-rounder beau websterWho has impressed since his debut against India, but has been dropped due to cameron greenA return to bowling fitness, which strengthened Australia’s seam-bowling options amid injuries to Cummins and Hazlewood.
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Smith emphasized the difficult nature of fast bowling injuries and expressed confidence in the new players moving forward. ,Brendan’s skill set and performances on previous tours have stood him in good stead, and I’m excited to see how he performs at this level,” Smith said. On Weatherold, Smith underlined his optimism about the freshly opened partnership and its potential impact.
Australian XI for Ashes opener
Usman Khawaja, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Brendon Doggett and Scott Boland.
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