Jake Weatherald in contention for Test debut after being named in Australia’s Ashes squad

<ul><li><p>Opener included in 15-man squad for first Test in Perth</p></li><li><p>Selectors will wait before making final decision on opening spot</p></li></ul><p>Opener Jake Weatherald has secured a place in Australia’s Ashes squad and is the leading contender to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order for the first Test in Perth.</p><p>But the Tasmania batter has not yet secured a spot in the XI for the series opener, with chief selector George Bailey saying he would wait until the end of the coming round of Sheffield Shield matches before making a decision on the final line-up.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/nov/05/australia-ashes-squad-cricket-jake-weatherald-first-test-perth">Continue reading...</a>