Team selector: Pick your Australia XI for the first Ashes Test

Team Selector: Pick your Australia XI for the first Ashes Test set to begin on December 8 at the Gabba.

Australia will look to defend the Ashes as Test cricket’s oldest rivalry begins a new chapter this December. They are the current holders of the urn, having retained the 2019 Ashes in England courtesy of a 2-2 series result. Much is expected out of this Australian setup, given that they haven’t lost a home Ashes Test since 2011.

Help Australia select their strongest lineup for the first Ashes Test.

Australia Ashes squad: Tim Paine (c), Pat Cummins (vc), Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner

You can choose your playing XI for the first Test here.