He has secured sixty-eight dismissals at an 39 average across 19 Tests
England have left decisions open for the initial Ashes match by selecting off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a squad of twelve alongside five pace bowlers
The fast bowler is declared fit and is expected to participate against Australia in Perth Stadium on Friday, with the last selection possibly between the young spinner and pace bowler Carse
Pitch Conditions
If the visitors select an all-pace attack - four dedicated bowlers plus all-rounder Stokes - it would potentially be the quickest collection of seamers they have fielded in an Test against Australia in this country
Recently local groundsman Isaac McDonald said to look for "speed and bounce" from the wicket at Perth Stadium, and it looks possible England will adhere to a established strategy of an fast bowling focus
Yet the tourists have also observed a dryness to the surface, putting the spinner into contention
Slow Bowling Factors
During the brief existence of Perth Stadium - five earlier Tests have been hosted here - Australian spin bowler Nathan Lyon is the most successful bowler with 29 dismissals
The English management have favored Shoaib, 22, as their main slow bowler for over twelve months and in recent months he was recognized as the least experienced English bowler to attain fifty wickets in international Tests
But he has been absent from a first-class game after securing the last dismissal in a thrilling win over India in the third match at the famous ground in July
Recent Challenges
The spinner has been out with a finger injury and struggled in the single preparation match against the development squad, posting overall statistics of 2-151 from his bowling spell
This creates the scenario of Bashir participating in an Test against Australia without being affiliated with a first-class side
The agreement at the domestic team expired at the conclusion of the domestic season
Expected Selection
Still, an England team containing Wood, Jofra Archer, Atkinson, captain Ben Stokes and Carse - all of whom are capable of reaching 90 miles per hour - continues to be the probable result
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Team Selection
Selected players for initial Ashes match: Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (leader), Smith (gloveman), Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Wood, Archer, Shoaib Bashir
Past Experience
Even though a several successful Ashes campaigns at domestically and internationally have been built on pace, they have never fielded as multiple quick bowlers in the identical lineup
The lineup that won at in England in the famous series of that year contained Harmison, Jones and Andrew Flintoff
Raymond Illingworth's winning English side to Australia in 1970-71 had Bob Willis, Lever and John Snow, and the England team that triumphed in 1954-55 included Brian Statham and Tyson
Current Situation
On this occasion - one of the most eagerly anticipated Ashes series in recent memory - England are hoping to reverse an awful record - they have been unable to secure a five-day game in Australia since that year
Just five players of the 16-man squad have played a international Test in the host nation, but the bowler says that could work in England's favour
"This could represent an positive," he explained to media outlets
"We've seen a many cricketers who have said they have had difficult experiences down under
"Regarding our team, we are a quite calm, very positive squad
"No negative experiences
"It's exhilarating
"Everyone considers it a great possibility to create history"
Australian Preparations
Australia's net session on Wednesday was momentarily paused by the threat of lightning
The hosts are expected to provide an opportunity to batsman Jack Weatherald, with uncapped seamer Brendan Doggett also coming in following health issues to skipper Pat Cummins and colleague Josh Hazlewood
