Doggett was a reserve pacer in Australia squad for the first Test but an injury to fellow reserve Sean Abbott as well as Josh Hazlewood set him up for his Test debut in Perth.

Ex-pacer Lee has an unorthodox way for debutant Doggett to 'get over nerves' in Ashes opener

Josh Hazelwood, who was already nursing an injury, has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury, while the hosts are without key assets like Sean Abbott and Pat Cummins. 

Ashes 2025-26: Injury setback rules out Josh Hazelwood from Perth opener; Brendan Doggett likely to debut

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Ex-pacer Lee has an unorthodox way for debutant Doggett to 'get over nerves' in Ashes opener

Ashes 2025-26: Injury setback rules out Josh Hazelwood from Perth opener