Clarke, Warner recalled for Brisbane, Sydney ODIs

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Michael Clarke and David Warner are amongst a host of changes as Australia announced a 12-man squad for the third and fourth one-day internationals against Sri Lanka. Captain Clarke, Warner and Matthew Wade return to the fold, while Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson are back from injury after missing Australia’s eight-wicket loss in Adelaide.

The surprise selection is New South Wales all-rounder Moises Henriques, who will challenge for the all-rounder spot with Glenn Maxwell after Steven Smith was left out. Opener Aaron Finch is out after making just 4 on his debut in Adelaide, while Ben Cutting and Kane Richardson also miss out for the Brisbane and Sydney fixtures.

“Moises Henriques... comes into the squad as a genuine all-rounder whose bowling will be suited to conditions often found at the Gabba,” national selector John Iverarity said. “Moises is a young man who has shown promise for some years with both the bat and the ball. This will be an opportunity for him to impress as we look for a good seam bowling all-rounder.”

The selection policy came in for stinging criticism on Monday after a second-string side was dismissed for 170, leaving Sri Lanka to win at a canter by eight wickets with 59 balls remaining at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday night.

Phillip Hughes was the only member of the Test XI who played in Adelaide.

Australia did put Sri Lanka to the sword in the opening match of the five-game series in Melbourne on Friday with a 107-run victory. Former fast bowler Geoff Lawson called Monday for Australia to field its best team, while Brett Lee has hit out at the rotation policy as cheapening the value of an Australia cap.

Former skipper Ian Chappell charged Cricket Australia with creating “more confusion than an algebra test.” Steve Rixon will take over the head coach’s role in Brisbane while Arthur returns to South Africa to spend time with his family before flying back Saturday.

The final match in the ODI series takes place on 23 January in Hobart.

Australia squad: Michael Clarke (capt.), David Warner, Phillip Hughes, David Hussey, George Bailey, Matthew Wade, Moises Henriques, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Clint McKay, Xavier Doherty