Phillip Hughes replaces retired Ponting – Cricket News Update
Australian selectors have named http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377’s preferred replacement in the 12-man squad which will take on the touring Sri Lankans in the three-match Test series, starting from December 14, at Hobart.
Hughes’ last game for the national team came almost a year ago against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Australia-c844.
Having preferred http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Alex-Doolan-c983 to take his spot in the national side.
Hughes is most likely to take the no.3 position, which has been vacated following the retirement of Punter.
"Phillip Hughes has been selected to fill the vacancy created by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Robert-John-Inverarity-c85980, the national selection panel Head, said.
"Phillip is an improved player and his recent and overall career statistics present a compelling case. The NSP holds the view that he, having just turned 24, is a very significant part of the future.
"He has received this call-up, his third, as it was considered to be the right time and circumstances for him to re-establish himself. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978 will give careful consideration to his batting order during the next few days. He has a number of options open to him and Hughes at three is one of these."
The squad further sees the return of spearhead pacers in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mitchell-Aaron-Starc-c76392 retain their places after making thier first Test appearances since November (2011) and January respectively.
Australian Test squad:
Michael Clarke (capt), http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DA-Warner-c1301
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