Rising batting star Sam Konstas has been dropped, and Jake Weatherald, the in-form Tasmania opener, was handed a maiden Test call-up to the Australia side for the first Ashes Test against England, starting on November 21 at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
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Australian chair of selectors George Bailey stated, “He (Marnus Labuschagne) can bat three; he could open. He's got the skill set for both, and he's been looking pretty good of late.”
George Bailey explains Jack Weatherald’s selection and Sam Konstas’ omission
His ability to score quickly without losing control has made him a desirable pick for the selectors. Speaking about Weatherald’s selection, Bailey said, “I think it's a pretty solid record for sort of 18-24 months. I don't think there's any one inning, but there's been a good consistency, I think, in the way that he approaches his batting. I think he's in a really clear place. We don't see any sort of shifting innings to innings from the way he goes about it.”
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The batting unit features familiar faces like Travis Head and Usman Khawaja, both key performers in recent seasons. Cameron Green and Beau Webster will take charge as the team’s all-rounders. Alex Carey and Josh Inglis have been named as the two wicketkeeping options.
Australia's squad for the 1st Test:
Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster, Marnus Labuschagne, and Nathan Lyon.
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