Australia has announced a 15-member squad for the first Test against England in Perth later this month, with Steve Smith set to captain the side in the absence of injured Pat Cummins.
According to reports, Travis Head has been named vice-captain for the side with chairman of selectors George Bailey saying the squad provides a good balance.
The final playing XI will be confirmed closer to the match, he added.
While three players, namely Jake Weatherald, Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott, have earned their first Test call-ups, Weatherald is being considered to open alongside Usman Khawaja.
Marnus Labuschagne is also an option at the top.
All-rounders Cameron Green and Beau Webster have returned to the side while Alex Carey will take charge behind the stumps with Josh Inglis as backup. Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon make up the bowling attack.
Bailey said Cummins is recovering from a back injury and could return later in the series. He praised Weatherald’s consistent domestic performances and his fit within the team’s batting lineup.
Sam Konstas, who opened for Australia in the West Indies earlier this year, missed selection after struggling in domestic cricket this season.
The first Test will be played at Optus Stadium from November 21 to 25, followed by matches in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.
England will arrive with Ben Stokes leading a 16-man squad, featuring Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley as openers.