Australia Ashes Test Squad 2025 Announced
Marnus Labuschagne returns to Australia's squad for the first Ashes Test against England, announced on November 5, 2025. He missed the recent West Indies series due to poor form but impressed with strong performances in domestic cricket.
Squad Highlights
- Marnus Labuschagne: Back after missing the West Indies tour, bringing regained confidence from recent first-class innings.
- Jake Weatherald: Potential debutant in the Test starting November 21 in Perth. Selected ahead of Matt Renshaw and Sam Konstas, pending opening partner choice with Usman Khawaja.
- Weatherald was the leading scorer in last summer’s Sheffield Shield with 906 runs at an average of 50.33 and scored a century for Australia A against Sri Lanka A earlier this year.
Leadership and Bowling Attack
- Steve Smith will captain the team in the absence of Pat Cummins, who continues to recover from a lower back injury.
- Scott Boland is expected to join Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood in the pace attack.
- Uncapped fast bowlers Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott are also included as bowling options.
"Steve Smith will lead the Australian lineup in the series-opener in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, who is still recovering from a lower back problem."
"Jake Weatherald was the leading scorer in the Sheffield Shield tournament last summer with 906 runs at an average of 50.33."
Australia has selected a balanced squad with a mix of experienced players and fresh talent aiming to launch a strong start to the Ashes series in Perth.
Author's summary: Marnus Labuschagne returns to boost Australia's lineup as Jake Weatherald targets his Test debut, with a robust squad prepared to face England in the Ashes opener.