US EditionKonstas Dropped, Uncapped Weatherald Included in Australia's Ashes Squad
George Bailey named a balanced 15-man squad including three uncapped players and veteran Marnus Labuschagne, with Pat Cummins ruled out of the first Test due to injury.
- On the Gold Coast, George Bailey announced a 15-man squad for the first Test in Perth, with Steve Smith to captain after Pat Cummins was ruled out with a back injury.
- After a string of strong domestic innings, Marnus Labuschagne was recalled while Sam Konstas was dropped, and Bailey said selectors hope injured skipper Pat Cummins returns by December 4.
- The squad includes three uncapped players, notably 31-year-old batter Jake Weatherald as an opener after leading the Sheffield Shield with 906 runs, while Cameron Green's bowling remains uncertain.
- Bailey said selectors have not settled on a starting XI and will use the next Sheffield Shield round, where 14 of 15 will play, to gather more data before finalising it.
- Historically in Western Australia, Australia hold a record of 10 wins against England, with the series opening at Perth on Nov. 21-25, part of the World Test Championship 2025-27.
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