Overview
- Pat Cummins is unavailable for the Perth Test due to a back injury, with a tentative return target for the day‑night second Test in Brisbane on December 4.
- Uncapped Jake Weatherald has been included and Sam Konstas has been dropped, leaving the opening slot to partner Usman Khawaja still unresolved.
- Marnus Labuschagne has been recalled on the back of prolific domestic form, with his batting position to be decided once the team balance is set.
- Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott provide fast-bowling cover behind Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland, with Nathan Lyon as the frontline spinner.
- The first Test starts November 21 at Optus Stadium in Perth, with most squad members to play the next Shield round to inform the final XI and batting order.