Australia announced their playing XI for the first Test of the 2025 Ashes. Jack Weatherald will open the innings and Brendan Doggett will debut as the third pacer. Steve Smith is captain due to Pat Cummins’ injury, while Josh Hazlewood is out with a hamstring injury. Team: Smith (captain), Khawaja, Weatherald, Labuschagne, Head, Green, Carey (wicketkeeper), Starc, Lyon, Doggett, Boland.