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Panel of Selectors
Cricket Australia announced their army of 14 men who will tour India in the coming month of October.
Australia in India 2013-14 : Haddin back in ODI side, Wade axed | Cricket News | India v Australia | ESPN Cricinfo.
The Fixtures - Fixtures, Schedule | India v Australia | ESPN Cricinfo
Though there are are doubts over Clarke's availibilty.
Considering ESPN's report which suggests some serious issues with Clarke's back, this would be an excellent chance for Bailey not only as a captain, but to prove his mettle as a batsman for their home Ashes which begins in November. Been in good form lately, and former players have already sparked a debate if he should be included in the Tests.
The only plausible explanation for Fawad Ahmed's exclusion I could find was a comment on the same article :
It seems Steve Smith is hard hit by his injury. And whats with Pat Cummins?
As for the Indian team, there may not be many surprises as against the team which played in the West Indies, the only one being Mohit Sharma over Shami Mohammed maybe. Don't really want to see more of Karthik!
Guess is that the team would be selected for 3+2+2 matches.
Australia in India 2013-14 : Haddin back in ODI side, Wade axed | Cricket News | India v Australia | ESPN Cricinfo.
The Fixtures - Fixtures, Schedule | India v Australia | ESPN Cricinfo
Australia squad : Shane Watson, Aaron Finch, Phillip Hughes, Michael Clarke (capt), George Bailey (vice-capt), Adam Voges, Brad Haddin (wk), Moises Henriques, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Johnson, James Faulkner, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Clint McKay, Xavier Doherty.
Though there are are doubts over Clarke's availibilty.
The 14-man squad will be led by Michael Clarke, if his back injury allows him to
Considering ESPN's report which suggests some serious issues with Clarke's back, this would be an excellent chance for Bailey not only as a captain, but to prove his mettle as a batsman for their home Ashes which begins in November. Been in good form lately, and former players have already sparked a debate if he should be included in the Tests.
The only plausible explanation for Fawad Ahmed's exclusion I could find was a comment on the same article :
In my opinion, Fawad Ahmed was left out of this tour so he can get familiar with the Aussie pitch conditions for the upcoming Ashes..
It seems Steve Smith is hard hit by his injury. And whats with Pat Cummins?
As for the Indian team, there may not be many surprises as against the team which played in the West Indies, the only one being Mohit Sharma over Shami Mohammed maybe. Don't really want to see more of Karthik!
Guess is that the team would be selected for 3+2+2 matches.