Sydney, Nov. 7 -- Veteran opener Usman Khawaja believes Australia's Test team is at its strongest when the right-hand batter bats at No. 3, after the side named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Ashes series opener against England in Perth later this month.

The squad announcement marked Labuschagne's return to the Test fold following a prolific domestic season for Queensland, where he piled up runs at will. His recall comes on the back of outstanding form in the Sheffield Shield.

According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Labuschagne's Test record speaks for itself with each of his 11 centuries has come while batting at No. 3, a position that has often been the backbone of Australia's batting order in recent years.

His domest...