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Cricket: Three uncapped players in Australia’s 15-man squad for Ashes opener [SOUND]

# Cricket: Australia has named three uncapped players for the first Ashes Test against England in Perth, starting on the 21st. Opening batter Jake Weatherald and fast bowlers Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett could make their debuts for the national team. Marnus Labuschagne has been recalled, while all-rounder Mitch Marsh and Matt Renshaw miss out. Steve Smith will captain the side in the absence of the injured Pat Cummins. Chief selector George Bailey has faith in Weatherald:

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