December 14, 2024 21:31 (IST)
Pakistan-born spinner named in Australian Test squad
Sydney, Mar 31 (IBNS) Australia selectors have named Pakistan-born spinner Fawad Ahmed in the Test squad for the upcoming West Indies and the Ashes this year.
Ahmed, who was granted Australian citizenship in 2013, has been named as the second spinner in the side.
Adam Voges has got a Test call-up for his strong performance in the domestic tournaments.
Michael Clarke, who guided his side to the fifth World Cup victory on Sunday, has been named as the skipper of Australia.
He has quit ODI.
Australia's Frank Worrell Trophy/Ashes squad is given below:
Michael Clarke (c), Steve Smith (vc), Fawad Ahmed, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris (Ashes only), Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Peter Nevill, Chris Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc, Adam Voges, David Warner, Shane Watson
Australia's Frank Worrell Trophy/Ashes squad is given below:
Michael Clarke (c), Steve Smith (vc), Fawad Ahmed, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris (Ashes only), Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Peter Nevill, Chris Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc, Adam Voges, David Warner, Shane Watson
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