Australia announces squad for ODI's v India

Australia have announced a 13-man squad that will play against India for the first three ODIs starting from January 12. Uncapped fast bowlers Scott Boland and Joel Paris have been drafted into the team, while notable snubs include Nathan Lyon, Shane Watson, Joe Burns, Usman Khawaja and BBL sensation Chris Lynn. Boland was included in Australia’s squad for the second and third tests against the West Indies but didn’t break into the match XI.

“Scott has continued to impress the selection panel, having bowled very well for Victoria this year,” selection chairman Rod Marsh said. “He certainly deserves this chance at the top level.

“Joel is an exciting young left-arm bowler who swings the ball well and has bowled beautifully in the Big Bash League for the Perth Scorchers. He has had very good figures in short-form cricket and we really want him to make the most of this opportunity.”

Richardson returns to the Australia squad for the first time since its one-day series against South Africa last year. “Kane has had a taste of cricket at the international level and although that has been interrupted on occasions through injury we think he is ready to perform consistently for Australia,” Marsh said.

Australia ODI squad- David Warner, Aaron Finch, Steven Smith (captain), Shaun Marsh, George Bailey, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Wade (wk), James Faulkner, Kane Richardson, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Joel Paris.