England face Australia in the first Ashes Test in Perth on Friday, with Ben Stokes’s side targeting a first away victory against the old enemy since the 2010–11 series.
The hosts have confirmed their team for the opener, handing out debuts to opening batter Jake Weatherald and seamer Brendan Doggett. Doggett and Scott Boland deputise for the absent Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who are both ruled out through injury to bolster England’s chances of a strong start to the series.
