Even as the first Test of the India Australia series ended in bitter disappointment for the visitors, Australian announced their ODI squad that will look depleted for want of experience of three of their players.
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Australian captain, Ricky Ponting, all rounder, Shane Watson, and fast bowler, Mitchell Johnson have all been rested for the three match ODI series. Instead Michael Clarke will lead the squad that includes many fresh faces as well those such as Callum Ferguson who returns after a lengthy knee surgery.
Obviously the Australians are not too worried about the immediate impact on the ODI series. Instead the idea, the selectors claims, is to give the captain and two of his key personnel rest ahead of the Ashes and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
Australia's Squad for India Australia ODI Series:
Michael Clarke (captain), Cameron White, Doug Bollinger, Callum Ferguson, Nathan Hauritz, James Hopes, Mike Hussey, Shaun Marsh, Clint McKay, Tim Paine (wk), James Pattinson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner
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