Australia's cricket team is set to begin the highly anticipated Ashes series against England today at Perth Stadium. The match marks the first Test of the series, with two new players, Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett, making their debuts.

Weatherald, an opening batsman, will partner with Usman Khawaja at the top of the order. Doggett, a fast bowler, joins the Australian attack, which is missing key players Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins due to injuries. Doggett's debut is significant as he becomes only the third Indigenous cricketer to represent Australia in men's Test cricket.

The Ashes series is known for its fierce competition, and England is eager to secure its first series win in Australia in 15 years. The English team has opted for Ollie Pope to bat at first drop, replacing Jacob Bethell. The final selection for England will be between spinner Shoaib Bashir and seamer Brydon Carse.

This Test marks a historic moment for Australia, as it features two debutants in the same match for the first time since 2019. Weatherald, 31, has been selected after a strong domestic season, while Doggett has edged out Michael Neser for the final pace spot in the lineup.

Australian skipper Steve Smith is expected to confirm the lineup, which also sees Marnus Labuschagne return to his preferred No. 3 position. Cameron Green will reclaim the all-rounder role at No. 6. This reshuffle comes after Beau Webster was dropped from the starting XI, having played seven Tests since his debut against India in January.

The Australian team for the first Test is as follows: Jake Weatherald, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (captain), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, and Brendan Doggett.

As the match begins, cricket fans are eager to see how the new players perform and how the series unfolds. The Ashes series is expected to be one of the closest contests in Australia in over 40 years, with both teams looking to make their mark early in the competition.