Australia bet on Bailey for first Ashes test


  • Cricket
  • Tuesday, 12 Nov 2013

Australia's captain Michael Clarke waves his bat after reaching his half century as teammate George Bailey (L) looks on during the second one-day international against England at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester September 8, 2013. REUTERS/Philip Brown

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia have included uncapped George Bailey in their 12-man squad for the first Ashes encounter against England next week in a gamble the 31-year-old can replicate his "extraordinary" limited overs form in the test arena.

The right-handed batsman, who is likely to play at number six, boasts a first class average of 38 and earned his call-up on the back of his captaincy of Australia in the recent one-day series against India.

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