Australia has announced its playing XI for the first Ashes Test against England, set to begin on Friday, November 21, in Perth. With regular captain Pat Cummins sidelined due to injury, Steve Smith will lead the side. The team faces several injury setbacks, leaving only Mitchell Starck fully fit among the frontline pacers. Two players—fast bowler Brendan Doggett and opener Jack Weatherald—are set to make their Test debuts. Doggett’s inclusion follows Josh Hazlewood’s injury, while Weatherald earns his spot at the top of the order. Marnus Labuschagne returns to the No. 3 position, and Cameron Green reclaims a place in the top six. This marks the first time since 2019 that two players will debut together for Australia in a Test match, and the first such instance in an Ashes series since the 2010–11 season. The probable XI includes Weatherald, Khawaja, Labuschagne, Smith (captain), Head, Green, Carey (wk), Starc, Lyon, Doggett, and Boland.