Australia announce squad for Sri Lanka tour
Published:Wednesday | July 27, 2011 | 12:08 PM
Australia have included four uncapped players in their 15-man squad for the forthcoming Test series in Sri Lanka.
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon, batsman Shaun Marsh, and pacemen Trent Copeland and James Pattinson have been selected.
Leg-spinner Steve Smith and seamers Ben Hilfenhaus and Doug Bollinger miss out as Michael Clarke prepares for his first Test as permanent captain.
Former skipper Ricky Ponting, Shane Watson and Mike Hussey provide the experience for the three-Test series.
The first Test begins in Galle on August 31 and is followed by matches in Kandy from September 8 and Colombo from September 16.
Australia will play two Twenty20 matches and five one-day internationals before the Test series begins in Galle on August 31.