Sydney: Cricket Australia on Friday announced a 17-man squad that will tour England for the upcoming Ashes.
Uncapped seam bowling all rounder Michael Neser is the surprise inclusion while wicket keeper Matthew Wade makes a comeback.
Steve Smith and David Warner also appear for the first time in the Australian Test team since their bans ended earlier this year.
Australia squad: Tim Paine (c), Cameron Bancroft, Pat Cummins, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Peter Siddle, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner. (IANS)
