Australia's first Test Ashes squad is set to be announced by George Bailey on the Gold Coast.

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Good morning folks, welcome to the Gold Coast where chairman of selectors George Bailey is set to announce the Australia squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth.

We'll bring you all the details as and when Bailey gets up and starts talking, which we are expecting to happen at 11:00am AEST (midday AEDT).

Skipper Pat Cummins has already been ruled out of contention due to a back injury, with Steve Smith set to captain the side.

Cummins said he hopes to be fit in time for t

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