Ashes 2025: Steve Smith confirms Australia’s XI with two debutants for Perth series opener
Ashes 2025: Steve Smith confirms Australia’s XI with two debutants for Perth series opener
Australia will debut Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett in the opening Ashes Test in Perth. Stand-in skipper Steve Smith confirmed the selections, with Weatherald opening and Doggett replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood. The team also sees Marnus Labuschagne return to number three, pushing Cameron Green to six.
Australia will debut Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett in the opening Ashes Test in Perth. Stand-in skipper Steve Smith confirmed the selections, with Weatherald opening and Doggett replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood. The team also sees Marnus Labuschagne return to number three, pushing Cameron Green to six.
Australia will debut Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett in the opening Ashes Test in Perth. Stand-in skipper Steve Smith confirmed the selections, with Weatherald opening and Doggett replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood. The team also sees Marnus Labuschagne return to number three, pushing Cameron Green to six. 
