Ashes 2025-26: Australia Announces Squad For First Ashes Test in Perth. Australia has officially unveiled their lineup for the first Test of the much-anticipated Ashes 2025 versus England, starting on 21st November in Perth. With Pat Cummins injured and unavailable, Steve Smith takes over the captaincy role, marking the return to the Test captaincy for Smith in a full-time capacity for the first time in several years.
The 15-player squad features a blend of experience and youth. The batting lineup includes formidable players such as Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head and Cameron Green, whilst Alex Carey and Josh Inglis are vying for the wicketkeeper’s spot.
The bowling attack will remain strong and provide valuable experience with the inclusion of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Scott Boland, as well as Nathan Lyon, to lead the spin options. The squad will also include younger pace bowler Brendan Doggett, as well as two inexperienced all-rounders in Sean Abbott and Beau Webster.
Promising youngsters Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster have been selected for their strong performances in domestic cricket, indicating Australia’s willingness to use experience but look to the future.
Australia’s Squad for the First Test of the Ashes Series:
Steve Smith (C), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster.
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The Ashes are back in Australia, and now we wait to see how Smith leads and how the team prepares for the Test in Perth, which is expected to produce quick bowlers and aggressive playing — a terrific opening for the series ahead!