Usman Khawaja has retained his spot in the Australian lineup ahead of the final Ashes Test, with opener Marcus Harris dropped from the side.
The 35-year-old scored two centuries in Sydney last week , stamping his authority against England after over two years away from the international arena.
Khawaja batted at No.5 at the SCG due to Travis Head's absence with COVID , but will show his undeniable versatility in Hobart when he moves up to the opening spot.
Pat Cummins confirmed the news during a press conference on Thursday.
Harris has struggled throughout the series, scoring just one half-century from four games, and his Test career now hangs in the balance.
Cummins admitted that the Victorian 'knew it was coming' but believes he has what it takes to get back into the Test side down the line.
"I think he knew it was coming...the message to 'Harry' is that we think he's going really well, it's tough on him," the skipper said.
"It's not too often that someone comes in and gets two hundreds in the same game. I thought Marcus has been really good, he's been growing with each game. He was a huge part of why we won that MCG Test.
"He's certainly part of the future, we'll keep investing him.
"Uzzie and Davey have earnt their spots to open the batting but the reality is they're both 35 years old. While that doesn't mean anything in the short term, there will be a day when we need to find some more openers.
"This is more of a case of someone demanding a spot rather than Marcus losing his spot due to form."
Head will return in the middle-order after passing all necessary protocols, while a final decision on the bowling lineup won't be made until Friday.
Scott Boland picked up an injury in Sydney, but is considered a chance of playing. Jhye Richardson will be pushing for a spot in the side as well, especially after his performances in Adelaide with the pink ball.
Australia will give the 32-year-old every chance to prove his fitness during training on Thursday evening, with both Richardson and Michael Neser on standby.
"Scotty's ribs are the only factor. He'll give that a go, if he's not in then Jhye and Michael Neser are both fit," Cummins said.
"Jhye coming off a five-fa in the pink ball - he's probably the next one but we'll have that conversation when we need to.
"It's a pretty tight turnaround between Tests. We think he (Boland) should be right but he'll just have another bowl in the nets."
England are expected to make a host of changes to their side, with keeper Sam Billings expected to make his Test debut .
The final match of the five-game Ashes series will begin on Friday at Blundstone Arena.