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Ashes 2025: Australia announced team for opening test against England, THESE two stars are all set to make their debut

Australia announced their squad against England in the opening match of the Ashes in Perth. Find the team in this news.

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Published: Nov 20, 2025, 12:51 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 20, 2025, 12:51 PM (IST)

The Australian cricket team has finally announced their team for the first Ashes Test in Perth. There are massive changes in the squad as Steve Smith appointed as captain of the team.

Star Australian pacers Josh Hazelwood and former captain of the team Pat Cummins can’t play the Ashes due to the injury. In the absence of Cummins. Steve Smith will lead their side.

The young stars Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett received their maiden caps. The Australian star Weatherald will open with experienced player Usman Khawaja. Doggett will help Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland in the pace attack.

Australia Playing XI

Usman Khawaja, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Brendan Doggett, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon.

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