MELBOURNE: Pakistan-born refugee Fawad Ahmed was named to Australia’s test squad for tours of the West Indies and England tours later this year following an impressive domestic first-class season.
The leg-spinner who recently broke the record in domestic format will join the World Champions Australia in tour of West Indies and England.
Ahmed, 33, who took 48 wickets at an average of 24.79 for Victoria state in the Sheffield Shield this season, joins Nathan Lyon as Australia’s spin bowling options.
“Adam Voges and Fawad Ahmed had sensational seasons at domestic level and their performances just couldn’t be ignored,” national selector Rod Marsh said. “They thoroughly deserve their call-up and the opportunity to be a part of this squad.“
Fast bowler Ryan Harris, who sat out the World Cup, will miss the West Indies tour to be home for the birth of his first child and will join the squad in England. Peter Nevill was named backup wicketkeeper to Brad Haddin ahead of Matthew Wade.
Squad: Michael Clarke (captain) Steve Smith, Fawad Ahmed, Brad Haddin, Josh Hazlewood, Ryan Harris, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Mitch Marsh, Peter Nevill, Chris Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc, Adam Voges, David Warner, Shane Watson.
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