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Australia has recalled inaugural drummer Cameron Bancroft to his team of 17 players for the Ashes series against England.
This is the first time Bancroft, 26, has been named to an Australian team since a nine-month ban for his role in the balloon falsification scandal.
Former captain Steve Smith and opener David Warner are ready to play their first tests since their one-year ban for their role in the scandal.
The first test of the five-match series starts on August 1 in Edgbaston.
Breeders' president, Trevor Hohns, told BBC Radio 5 live that he had spoken to Warner, Bancroft and Smith about the hostile reception they could receive at Edgbaston.
"When it will be their turn, I have repeated what to expect, they will be prepared and have good support around them," he said.
"They know what to expect, I'm sure the crowd will try to put themselves under the skin, but it made sense that we included them."
"They spent their time and it would be nice if everyone could continue and let them play."
Tim Paine will captain Australia, with Matthew Wade recalled as a substitute goalkeeper, but Alex Carey, who impressed at the recent World Cup, is absent.
Tourists have described a very strong attack on the pace, including Patrick Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Michael Neser, James Pattinson and Mitchell Starc, while fashion designer Peter Siddle, 34, could feature in his fifth Ashes series.
Pattinson, 29, is expected to make his first test appearance since 2016 after a series of injuries.
Smith, 30, and Warner, 32, both returned to international cricket at the recent World Cup after suspending their suspensions in March.
Smith is still banned from running Australia for a year, while former vice-captain Warner will not be considered for team leadership positions in the future.
Bancroft was filmed depositing a piece of sandpaper on his pants during the third test against South Africa in March 2018 and then lied that it was all bad. a piece of yellow ribbon.
He returned from his ban in December and was named Durham captain for the county championship and one-day cup campaigns this season.
Western Australia scored 726 points, including two centuries, averaging 45.38 in nine Division Two games this year, and defeated 93 in a warm-up match between two Australian teams in Southampton Thursday.
It will be between Bancroft and Marcus Harris to open alongside Warner, Joe Burns having been left out.
Nathan Lyon is the only frontline player selected with versatile player Marnus Labuschagne, who has signed 1,100 races for Glamorgan this season, offering another option with his leg turn.
Pat Cummins and Travis Head will continue as Joint Vice Captains on the Test side.
"We probably think we have a chance at the moment – I am very aware of the record, not to have won a series here since 2001," added Hohns.
"It would be something if we can do it."
Ash Australia: Tim Paine (Capt), Cameron Bancroft, Patrick Cummins, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Peter Siddle, James Pattinson, Mitchell Starc, Steven Starc, Matthew Starc , Matthew Wade David Warner.
Ash Calendar (all tests start at 11:00 am local time)
August
1-5 1st test, Edgbaston
14-18 2nd try, Lord
22-26 3rd test, Headingley
September
4-8 4th test, Old Trafford
12-16 5th test, the oval
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