Ahead of the Ashes Test series against England, Australia has included Marnus Labuschagne in the 15-member squad for the first match of the much-anticipated contest.

The right-hander was sidelined for Australia`s three-match Test series against the West Indies, following his rough patch. After his snub, he regained his form by showcasing impressive outings with the willow in List A games. Recently, facing 111 balls, he accumulated 101 runs, with the help of six boundaries and a maximum against New South Wales in Sydney