Australia have recalled Marnus Labuschagne for the Ashes series opener against England in Perth, while springing a surprise with three uncapped players at the disposal of head coach Andrew McDonald and stand-in skipper Steve Smith .

Opening batter Jake Weatherald could sport the baggy green on 21 November, while seamers Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett could also make their debuts.

Injured skipper Pat Cummins misses out, as expected, with the ruthless move to drop Sam Konstas, meaning Tasmania’s Weatherald or Labuschagne will open the batting.

There is also no place in the squad for all-rounder Mitch Marsh or Middlesbrough-born Matt Renshaw.

Konstas scored just 50 runs in six innings during the three-Test tour of the West Indies earlier this year to leave the Australia select

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