Brad Haddin has been rested for the opening matches of the One Day Tri Series verus India and Sri Lanka.
The inclusion of Victorian Keeper Matthew Wade is the first indication from the National Selection Panel of a future beyond Haddin and the injured Tasmanian Tim Paine.
National Selector John Inverarity said, “Brad Haddin has come off a heavy program of Test cricket – the workload for a wicketkeeper/batsman is rigourous and resting him for the start of the series will refresh him for coming international commitments while also giving us a chance to look at Matt Wade at this level.
“We have not at this stage named a vice-captain for the first three games with Brad resting and Shane Watson still unavailable while he completes his recovery from injury, and will assess that position when the squad assembles.
The squad also includes first time selection, Queenslander Peter Forrest, while Mitch Marsh, Dan Christian and Clint Mackay get another opportunity at International level.
The Australian squad is:
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Michael Clarke (c)
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NSW
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30
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Dan Christian
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SA
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28
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Xavier Doherty
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TAS
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29
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Peter Forrest
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QLD
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26
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Ryan Harris
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QLD
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32
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David Hussey
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VIC
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34
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Mike Hussey
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WA
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36
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Brett Lee
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NSW
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35
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Mitchell Marsh
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WA
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20
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Clint McKay
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VIC
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28
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Ricky Ponting
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TAS
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37
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Mitchell Starc
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NSW
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22
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Matthew Wade
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VIC
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24
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David Warner
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NSW
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25
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Commonwealth Bank Series
5 February Australia v India MCG
8 February India v Sri Lanka WACA Ground
10 February Australia v Sri Lanka WACA Ground
12 February Australia v India Adelaide Oval
14 February India v Sri Lanka Adelaide Oval
17 February Australia v Sri Lanka SCG
19 February Australia v India Gabba
21 February India v Sri Lanka Gabba
24 February Australia v Sri Lanka Bellerive Oval
26 February Australia v India SCG
28 February India v Sri Lanka Bellerive Oval
2 March Australia v Sri Lanka MCG
4 March 1st Final Gabba
6 March 2nd Final Adelaide Oval
8 March 3rd Final (Only if Required) Adelaide Oval