http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942 rested for upcoming ODI against India – Cricket News Update
Australia’s squad for the 4th match of the Commonwealth Bank Series against India has undergone a minor reshuffle, with selectors confirming that Michael Hussey will be rested for the One-Dayer in Adelaide.
However, the decision is not likely to extend to the remaining matches of the series, with skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978 confirming that the 36-year old will be returning to the team for the 6th match, which will take place on February 17, against Sri
Lanka.
"Mr Cricket having a well earned rest. He will be back for Syd," tweeted Michael Clarke.
The left-hander has been in mediocre form in the ongoing series, scoring 45 runs in Melbourne against India, and 23 against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 in Perth.
Hussey is likely to be replaced by Peter Forrest, who may get a chance to make his ODI debut at the Adelaide Oval, after he was left out of the side for the match against the Lankan http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808 on Friday. The 26-year old batsman was involved in the Big Bash League,
in which he played for Brisbane Heat.
Another addition to the team is all-rounder http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Queensland-c834 in a Sheffield Shield match at the Gabba). The 20-year old, who has only
played a single ODI (against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Daniel-Christian-c1308, and it remains to be seen whether selectors will play two all-rounders in the same side.
The Aussies, who remain unbeaten in the tri-series so far, will be taking a 12-member team to Adelaide, minus Hussey and paceman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Brett-Lee-c48419 for the ODI against Sri Lanka.
Before the commencement of the series, National selectors confirmed a squad for the first three ODIs alone. The line-up for the remainder of the series is expected to be announced on Monday.
ODI Squad: Michael Clarke (capt), Dan Christian, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DA-Warner-c1301.
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