Callum, Mike back for Aus
Batsman Callum Ferguson was Monday recalled to Australia's one-day squad for next month's series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
Senior batsman Mike Hussey, who stayed at home and missed Australia's recent one-day tour of England after the premature birth of his child, was selected in both squads for the three ODIs and three Twenty20s in the UAE.
Ferguson played for Australia last year after a serious knee injury in 2009 hampered what appeared to be a budding international career.
"The selection panel is keen to facilitate Callum's return to consistent good form and has included him in the squad," chief selector John Inverarity said.
"We anticipate that he will benefit greatly from being in the team environment and any opportunities that may come his way.
"The ODI squad has a strong development aspect to it. Shane Watson and Ben Hilfenhaus have not been included and Brett Lee has retired.
"This will provide development opportunities for others and allow Shane and Ben to complete a more thorough strength and conditioning programme before embarking on a very demanding schedule."
SQUADS
ODI: Michael Clarke (captain), David Warner (vice-captain), George Bailey, Dan Christian, Xavier Doherty, Callum Ferguson, David Hussey, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Clint McKay, James Pattinson, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade.
T20: George Bailey (captain), Shane Watson (vice-captaib), Dan Christian, Pat Cummins, Xavier Doherty, Ben Hilfenhaus, Brad Hogg, David Hussey, Michael Hussey, Glenn Maxwell, Clint McKay, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Cameron White.
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