Marnus Labuschagne Back In Australia Lineup For Ashes Series

Marnus Labuschagne Returns to Australia's Ashes Lineup

Marnus Labuschagne rejoins the Australian Test squad for the Ashes series, marking a significant boost for the team ahead of the opening Test in Perth.

New Inclusions and Squad Announcement

Jake Weatherald has secured a spot in Australia's 15-member squad for the first Ashes Test. Alongside him, selectors have introduced two uncapped players, Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett.

Weatherald's inclusion follows an outstanding Sheffield Shield season, where he amassed 906 runs over 18 innings for Tasmania, averaging 50.33. With Sam Konstas dropped, Weatherald is likely to open the batting with Usman Khawaja.

Full Australian Squad for the First Ashes Test

Player Changes and Captaincy Details

Young batsman Sam Konstas, 20, was dropped following a poor performance on the recent West Indies tour, scoring only 50 runs in six innings, including two ducks. Matthew Renshaw and Mitchell Marsh have also been excluded from the opening Test squad.

Steve Smith will captain the side in Perth, as regular skipper Pat Cummins is sidelined with a back stress injury sustained in July during the Caribbean tour.

Author's summary: Marnus Labuschagne's return and fresh faces Weatherald, Abbott, and Doggett strengthen Australia's Test squad, with Smith leading and key players omitted for the Ashes opener.

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