Marnus Labuschagne got a chance (Photo: PTI)
Australia Squad for Ashes 2025: Australia has announced the team for the first Test of the Ashes series with England. 15 players have been selected in the team, which will be commanded by Steve Smith. Marnus Labuschagne seems to be returning to the team for the first Test for the Ashes. Labuschagne was dropped from the team earlier this year. But, now he has got the reward of scoring 5 centuries in the last 8 innings for Queensland in domestic cricket. Labuschagne’s return had an impact on Sam Constas, who has been dropped from the team.
Labuschagne can open with Khawaja
After returning to the team, Marnus Labuschagne can also be seen playing a big role. There is news that he will open with Usman Khawaja in the Ashes. Australia has been looking for Khawaja’s partner since the retirement of David Warner. But, till now no player has confirmed his place in that role. In such a situation, Labuschagne will have a chance to seal the opening role if he gets a chance.
This player returned again after 7 years
Brendan Doggett has returned to the Australian team after 7 years. When he was called in the team 7 years ago, he did not get a chance to debut. This time he is leaving a mark in domestic cricket. He has taken 11 wickets against Queensland in the final of Sheffield Shield. In such a situation, it is expected that in the absence of Pat Cummins, he will be seen debuting in the first Ashes test against England.
Australia’s team for the first test of Ashes
Steve Smith (captain), Shaun Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendon Doggett, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherold, Beau Webster.