Australia announces 15-man squad for first Ashes Test

Australia has named its 15-man squad for the opening Test of the Ashes series against England.

The first Ashes Test is scheduled to start on November 21st in Perth.

Regular captain Pat Cummins has not recovered from his back injury and will miss the match. Steve Smith will lead the team in his place.

Australia’s 15-Man Squad:

Steve Smith (Captain), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster