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30-Jan-2012 05:28:00 GMT
Commonwealth Bank Series 2011-12

Oz Called Uncapped Forrest for Tri-series, Marsh Dropped

Sydney: Australia have dropped struggling top order batsman Shaun Marsh and rested wicketkeeper Brad Haddin for the first three matches of the one-day Tri-series against India and Sri Lanka, which starts next week.

Marsh, a regular in the one-day team since his debut in 2008, paid the price for a disappointing start to his test career when he was omitted from the 14-man squad for the tournament, which was announced on Monday.

The 28-year-old, batting at number three, scored just 17 runs in six innings in the test series against India, which concluded on Saturday with an emphatic 4-0 sweep for the Australians.

Haddin, who is acting vice captain in the continued absence of injured all rounder Shane Watson, also came in for some criticism during the India series and is replaced by uncapped 24-year-old Matthew Wade.

All rounder Dan Christian is joined by batsmen Peter Forrest and Mitchell Marsh as the other uncapped players in the squad.

There is plenty of experience through fast bowler Brett Lee as well as batsmen Ricky Ponting and the Hussey brothers (Mike & David), who are all in their mid-30s.

A decision on who will replace Haddin as vice-captain will be made when the squad gathers in Melbourne on Friday.

Australia's first three matches in the series are against India in Melbourne on February 5, Sri Lanka in Perth five days later and the world champions again in Adelaide on Feb 12.

Australia squad for CB series

  • Michael Clarke (captain)
  • David Warner
  • Ricky Ponting
  • Peter Forrest
  • Dan Christian
  • David Hussey
  • Michael Hussey
  • Matthew Wade (wk)
  • Brett Lee
  • Ryan Harris
  • Mitchell Starc
  • Xavier Doherty
  • Clint McKay
  • Mitchell Marsh

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