Tasmanian opener Jake Weatherald has earned his maiden Test call-up, named in Australia’s squad for the first Ashes Test alongside the in-form Marnus Labuschagne.

Speaking to reporters on the Gold Coast on Wednesday , chief selector George Bailey revealed Australia’s 15-player squad for the Ashes series opener in Perth, which included reserve quicks Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott alongside spare wicketkeeper Josh Inglis.

Opener Sam Konstas has been dropped , while Queensland batter Matthew Renshaw was unlucky to miss selection considering his recent white-ball form .

The first Ashes Test between Australia and England gets underway at Perth Stadium on November 21.

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