Cricket Australia (CA) announced Australia’s 15-member squad for the first Test match of the Ashes Series on November 5, 2025. In this news article, you will find all the details about the complete Australian squad for this match, the match schedule, where to watch the match live, and where to buy tickets.
Australia Complete Squad at a Glance
Australia’s 15-member squad for the first Test match of the Australia vs England series:
- Steve Smith (Captain)
- Travis Head (Vice-Captain)
- Sean Abbott
- Scott Boland
- Alex Carey (Wicketkeeper)
- Brendon Doggett
- Cameron Green
- Josh Hazlewood
- Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper)
- Usman Khawaja
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Nathan Lyon
- Mitchell Starc
- Jake Weatherald
- Beau Webster
Role of Players in the Test Squad
| Role | Player Name |
| Captain (C) | Steve Smith |
| Vice-Captain (VC) | Travis Head |
| Wicketkeepers (WK) | Alex Carey, Josh Inglis |
| Batters | Travis Head (VC), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (C), Jake Weatherald, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Beau Webster, Josh Inglis (WK) |
| All-rounders | Beau Webster, Cameron Green |
| Bowlers | Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Brendon Doggett, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster |
Match Schedule and Live Coverage
Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Stadium | Location | Country | Time (Indian Standard Time – IST) |
| November 21-25, 2025 | 1st Test | Optus Stadium | Perth | Australia | 7:50 AM |
Live Match
Where to watch the series live on TV and mobile:
- TV Channel: Sony Sports Network
- Mobile App: JioHotstar, SonyLIV
Ticket Purchase
| Subject | Information |
| Online Ticket Purchase | Australia cricket official website |
| General Ticket Purchase | Stadium counters, though availability is very low. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is Pat Cummins not playing the first Test?
Regular captain Pat Cummins is recovering from a lumbar bone stress injury and is expected to return for the second Test.
Who is the captain of this team?
The captain of this team is Steve Smith.
Has the England squad for the Ashes series been announced?
Yes, the England squad was announced on September 23, 2025.
Why is the Ashes series played?
The Ashes is a historic Test cricket series between England and Australia. After England lost to Australia in 1882, the British press symbolically spoke of the English cricket’s ‘ashes’ being taken to Australia. This incident led to the series being named ‘The Ashes’, which symbolizes cricket supremacy between the two countries.
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