<Li> Ben Foakes (wk) </Li> <P> In September 2017, Ben Stokes was named in the initial England squad, but was subsequently ruled out of international selection until further notice, whilst a disciplinary process takes place . The following month, he was withdrawn from the Ashes squad, pending an investigation, with Steven Finn added to England's squad . </P> <P> The five venues are expected to be the Gabba, Adelaide Oval, the WACA Ground, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Sydney Cricket Ground . </P> <P> The WACA Ground is expected to host its final Test during the series, prior to the opening of the new Perth Stadium . However, in November 2015 it was announced that construction of the new stadium was well ahead of schedule and the Perth Test may be hosted at the new venue . A decision on the venue was made in May 2017, with the WACA Ground confirmed as the venue, as the new stadium would not be ready in time . </P>

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