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Australia named a 15-member squad for the first Test, including Brendan Doggett and Jake Weatherald as debutants

Brendan Doggett is set to become only the third Indigenous man to play Test cricket for Australia

Pat Cummins is unavailable due to injury, and Steve Smith is leading the side in his absence

Australian cricket has always been built on stories of hard work, patience, and the occasional late bloomer who rises through persistence rather than hype. Every now and then, a player comes along whose journey feels bigger than their debut. This summer, that moment belongs to Brendan Doggett, who'll make his Test debut in 1st Ashes 2025/26 Test in Perth on Nov 21.

The 31-year-old fast bowler has travelled a long road, from working as a carpenter in Toowoomba to

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