http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326 and Hilfenhaus for ODI trip squad – Cricket News Update
Australia has named a 15-man ODI squad for their trip to UAE, opting to rest regulars in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CJ-Ferguson-c1264 along the with rested veteran batsman Michael Hussey and uncapped Glenn Maxwell.
The other notable exclusion from the party remains that of batsman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DA-Warner-c1301.
The picking of new comers in Starc has come as a result of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MG-Johnson-c1945, added game time and further help the inbound Ferguson and Maxwell to cement their place in the side after the team were routed 4-0 by the Poms in what was Clarke’s first series’ loss since taking in charge.
Ferguson last ODI appearance came in 2011 against Bangaldesh after making his debut in 2009 and this now remains an ideal opportunity for the player to kick-start his international career. Michael Hussey will add the experience element which had been missing in recent times.
"The ODI squad has a strong development aspect to it," http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Robert-John-Inverarity-c85980, Australia’s National Selector said. "Shane Watson and Ben Hilfenhaus have not been included and Brett Lee has retired. This will provide development opportunities for others.”
"Callum Ferguson played very well at times for the Australian ODI team in 2009 before a serious knee injury halted his progress at international level. The NSP is keen to facilitate Callum's return to consistent good form and has included him in the squad…”
The three-match ODI series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755, which will be followed by three T20Is, were a point of major focus after Australia Cricketers’ Association expressed its concern over the late starts and extreme heat in the UAE.
However, CA’s chief executive http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Alexander-Sutherland-c65430 confirmed that his side will need to adjust and play according to the given schedule. His words were reiterated by Inverarity, who said that the coming series will help players “to add further to their kitbags of experiences".
ODI squad: David Warner, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mitchell-Aaron-Starc-c76392
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