Uncapped Weatherald Set for Ashes Debut as Konstas Dropped

Australia has announced its squad for the upcoming Ashes series against England, with uncapped Jake Weatherald getting a nod after Sam Konstas was dropped due to a lackluster performance in the West Indies. Weatherald's inclusion follows a stellar domestic season start where he scored three half-centuries.

Top-order batter Marnus Labuschagne makes a comeback after a remarkable domestic run, tallying five centuries. All-rounders Cameron Green and Beau Webster secure their spots, while notable omission Mitchell Marsh misses out on the 15-man list. The squad will be captained by Steve Smith for at least the first test in Perth, filling the shoes of Pat Cummins, who is sidelined with a back injury.

Other squad regulars include Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, and Mitchell Starc, alongside promising names like Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett, as Australia prepares to reclaim the Ashes glory.