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How will the Aussies line up in the first Test?

  • Joe Burns, Adam Voges and Usman Khawaja have made impressive claims for a spot in the first Test. Keep clicking to see if they made our predicted XI.
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    How will the Aussies line up in first Test?

    Joe Burns, Adam Voges and Usman Khawaja have made impressive claims for a spot in the first Test. Keep clicking to see if they made our predicted XI.
  • Warner has overcome a broken thumb suffered in the one-day series against England and will play for NSW in the opening Sheffield Shield round.
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    1. David Warner

    Warner has overcome a broken thumb suffered in the one-day series against England and will play for NSW in the opening Sheffield Shield round.
  • Burns all but stamped his ticket to the Gabba with a century for the Cricket Australia XI against the Black Caps in Canberra. He averaged 36.50 in the two Tests he played against India last summer, but was overlooked for the Ashes tour.
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    2. Joe Burns

    Burns all but stamped his ticket to the Gabba with a century for the Cricket Australia XI against the Black Caps in Canberra. He averaged 36.50 in the two Tests he played against India last summer, but was overlooked for the Ashes tour.
  • Fans have been waiting for years for Khawaja to blossom into a Test batsman, and he is presented with the ideal opportunity right now. His international career has been a bit of a flop so far, averaging 25.13 in nine Tests. But the new Queensland skipper has been rejuvinated by his move north, and his Sheffield Shield runs can't be ignored (he has the most of any current player).
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    3. Usman Khawaja

    Fans have been waiting for years for Khawaja to blossom into a Test batsman, and he is presented with the ideal opportunity right now. His international career has been a bit of a flop so far, averaging 25.13 in nine Tests. But the new Queensland skipper has been rejuvinated by his move north, and his Sheffield Shield runs can't be ignored (he has the most of any current player).
  • Despite calls to bat at first drop, the Aussie skipper has openly admitted he wants to bat at No.4, where he has had most success in his Test career. The former world No.1 batsman will be keen to bounce back from a disappointing Ashes series.
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    4. Steve Smith (c)

    Despite calls to bat at first drop, the Aussie skipper has openly admitted he wants to bat at No.4, where he has had most success in his Test career. The former world No.1 batsman will be keen to bounce back from a disappointing Ashes series.
  • Despite pressure to retain his spot, Voges will add a much-needed veteran presence in Australia's middle order. He scored a fighting 50 in the fifth Ashes Test with wickets tumbling around him, and backed it up with another half-century for the Prime Minister's XI against New Zealand.
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    5. Adam Voges

    Despite pressure to retain his spot, Voges will add a much-needed veteran presence in Australia's middle order. He scored a fighting 50 in the fifth Ashes Test with wickets tumbling around him, and backed it up with another half-century for the Prime Minister's XI against New Zealand.
  • Marsh's bowling has been a key asset for the Aussies, but he will need to improve his batting to bat in the top six.
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    6. Mitchell Marsh

    Marsh's bowling has been a key asset for the Aussies, but he will need to improve his batting to bat in the top six.
  • The incumbent wicket keeper has shown impressive glove work in his brief Test career, but has failed to fire with the bat. With a number of contenders knocking down the door, he will be out to impress against the Black Caps.
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    7. Peter Nevill

    The incumbent wicket keeper has shown impressive glove work in his brief Test career, but has failed to fire with the bat. With a number of contenders knocking down the door, he will be out to impress against the Black Caps.
  • Could this be Mitch's last home summer? Either way he is still Australia's premier fast bowler and will lead the Aussie attack.
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    8. Mitchell Johnson

    Could this be Mitch's last home summer? Either way he is still Australia's premier fast bowler and will lead the Aussie attack.
  • Starc has developed into the most dangerous fast bowler in world cricket and is coming off an incredible domestic one-day tournament for NSW.
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    9. Mitchell Starc

    Starc has developed into the most dangerous fast bowler in world cricket and is coming off an incredible domestic one-day tournament for NSW.
  • Despite pressure from Peter Siddle, Hazlewood will come back into the side and enjoy the pace-friendly conditions on home soil. The youngster was man of the match in NSW's Matador Cup final victory.
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    10. Josh Hazlewood

    Despite pressure from Peter Siddle, Hazlewood will come back into the side and enjoy the pace-friendly conditions on home soil. The youngster was man of the match in NSW's Matador Cup final victory.
  • Australia's premier spin bowler, Lyon always plays well on home soil.
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    11. Nathan Lyon

    Australia's premier spin bowler, Lyon always plays well on home soil.
  • Cameron Bancroft, Peter Siddle and Shaun Marsh.
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    Just missing out

    Cameron Bancroft, Peter Siddle and Shaun Marsh.
Joe Burns, Adam Voges and Usman Khawaja have made impressive claims for a spot in the first Test. Keep clicking to see if they made our predicted XI.
Warner has overcome a broken thumb suffered in the one-day series against England and will play for NSW in the opening Sheffield Shield round.
Burns all but stamped his ticket to the Gabba with a century for the Cricket Australia XI against the Black Caps in Canberra. He averaged 36.50 in the two Tests he played against India last summer, but was overlooked for the Ashes tour.
Fans have been waiting for years for Khawaja to blossom into a Test batsman, and he is presented with the ideal opportunity right now. His international career has been a bit of a flop so far, averaging 25.13 in nine Tests. But the new Queensland skipper has been rejuvinated by his move north, and his Sheffield Shield runs can't be ignored (he has the most of any current player).
Despite calls to bat at first drop, the Aussie skipper has openly admitted he wants to bat at No.4, where he has had most success in his Test career. The former world No.1 batsman will be keen to bounce back from a disappointing Ashes series.
Despite pressure to retain his spot, Voges will add a much-needed veteran presence in Australia's middle order. He scored a fighting 50 in the fifth Ashes Test with wickets tumbling around him, and backed it up with another half-century for the Prime Minister's XI against New Zealand.
Marsh's bowling has been a key asset for the Aussies, but he will need to improve his batting to bat in the top six.
The incumbent wicket keeper has shown impressive glove work in his brief Test career, but has failed to fire with the bat. With a number of contenders knocking down the door, he will be out to impress against the Black Caps.
Could this be Mitch's last home summer? Either way he is still Australia's premier fast bowler and will lead the Aussie attack.
Starc has developed into the most dangerous fast bowler in world cricket and is coming off an incredible domestic one-day tournament for NSW.
Despite pressure from Peter Siddle, Hazlewood will come back into the side and enjoy the pace-friendly conditions on home soil. The youngster was man of the match in NSW's Matador Cup final victory.
Australia's premier spin bowler, Lyon always plays well on home soil.
Cameron Bancroft, Peter Siddle and Shaun Marsh.
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The Australian Test team could look vastly different to the one that relinquished the Ashes in England. Here's how we see them lining up at the Gabba.