Perth: Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett will debut for Australia in the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Australia’s players were informed of the team ahead of their final training session on Thursday, according to two sources with knowledge of discussions.

Weatherald’s selection will mean Marnus Labuschagne bats at No.3 on his return to the Test team, while Cameron Green is expected to edge out Beau Webster as the all-rounder.

Steve Smith is expected to confirm the XI later on Thursday.

Expected Australian team: Jake Weatherald, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (capt), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett.

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