Opener Sam Konstas misses out, whereas Marnus Labuschagne earns a recall, and Jake Weatherald is also included in the squad as Australia announces their team for the first Test of the Ashes 2025-26 series against England starting from November 21.

Weatherald’s inclusion was the biggest surprise as chief selector George Bailey announced the squad for the Ashes opener on Wednesday, with pacers Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott also earning a place in the 15-player group and in contention to feature in the absence of injured skipper Pat Cummins.

“We are looking forward to the squad connecting and preparing in Perth, leading on from a busy domestic and white-ball schedule to kick off the Test summer. The squad gives us good balance and, with 14 of those chosen playing the next ro

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