http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 announce Ashes squad – Cricket News Update
Australia has announced a 16-man squad for the upcoming Ashes series, naming veteran wicket-keeper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BJ-Haddin-c1170 as deputy to original skipper Michael Clarke.
There were a few other surprises in the touring party, with 35-year-old Chris Rogers named, along with fiery all-rounder http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Faulkner-c1643. Rogers’ only appearance for the national team came back in 2008, but his impressive current form and wealth of experience
forced the selectors to include him. As for Faulkner, he has displayed impressive qualities over the last couple of seasons and will provide the side added all-round depth.
There were in total five changes from the squad which was thumped 4-0 by India. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SPD-Smith-c2555 were all left out, despite the latter providing a strong display in the final two games of
that tour.
Matthew Wade, who had been the preferred gloveman over the past 14 months, will now be vying for a batting spot in the team, along with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Phillip-Hughes-c2185, Usman Khawaja and Shane Watson.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RJ-Harris-c2330 also returned to the fold after a troubling time with injuries.
Australian skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978, was satisfied with the composition of the squad, claiming that it has an ideal mix of youth and experience.
"The best teams I've seen in any sport have a good mix of youth and experience. I think this squad has that mix," Clarke said. "I'm confident we have a good group of players that can learn from one another as well as utilise the coaches that we have.
"If you look through a lot of players' careers you go through ups and downs, you have tough tours and that makes you a better player and a stronger person, and I believe we've learned a lot from India, as individuals but also as a team. I have faith that
with the learning and experience of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013."
Ashes squad Michael http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mitchell-Aaron-Starc-c76392,
Nathan Lyon, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Jackson-Munro-Bird-c65187.
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