Canberra, Nov. 9 -- Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell has raised concerns over the team's selection strategy ahead of the Ashes clash against England, questioning the potential move to send Marnus Labuschagne to open the innings alongside Usman Khawaja, as per ESPNcricinfo.

In his column, Chappell said that while the selectors have included specialist opener Jake Weatherald in the squad, they appear to be leaning towards using Labuschagne as an opener to accommodate Cameron Green and Beau Webster in the playing XI.

"Despite selecting a specialist opener, Jake Weatherald, in the squad, I believe the intention is to send Marnus Labuschagne out to open with Khawaja. This will allow Cameron Green and Beau Webster to play, giving the ...