Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith confirmed that the hosts will field multiple debutants in an Ashes Test for the first time since the 2010-11 Sydney Test.

Speaking on the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast, as quoted by Wisden, ahead of the Perth opener, Butcher said that Labuschagne returning to his old, consistent ways is a "huge boon" for the hosts.

The 31-year-old Weatherald was the leading scorer in the Sheffield Shield tournament last summer with 906 runs at an average of 50.33.

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne slammed a fifth century in eight innings, firing an ominous warning shot ahead of the Ashes with some of the richest form of his life.

Marnus Labuschagne will join the ODI squad once the current Sheffield Shield round finishes this weekend.

Queensland star Marnus Labuschagne has given Australian selectors a timely reminder of his capabilities, producing a stunning all-round show in the T20 Max tournament.

Following his side's series-sealing win over Australia in the second ODI, South African pacer Lungi Ngidi revealed what inspired his set-up to dismiss out-of-form Aussie batter Marnus Labuschagne.

Australia batter, Marnus Labuschagne, has been out of the Aussie Test lineup since the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 against South Africa.

The long-time number three was axed from Australia's Test tour of the West Indies in June and July after a sustained lean spell.

Marnus Labuschagne made his last century in July 2023, after which he has averaged 24.7 with the bat in 16 matches.