Australia name Brad Haddin as vice-captain for Ashes series

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Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been named vice-captain in a 16-man Australia squad for the Ashes series in England.

The 35-year-old replaces Shane Watson, who relinquished the post after their recent 4-0 series defeat in India.

Watson continues in the all-rounder role as left-hander Chris Rogers, 35 – who played one Test in 2008 – returns for the series which starts on 10 July.

Left-armer James Faulkner is the sole uncapped player but only five of the 16 have played an Ashes Test in England.

His inclusion means there is no place for left-arm seamer Mitchell Johnson, who has taken 35 wickets in nine Tests against England. He is one of five players omitted from the squad which went to India.

Haddin was replaced by Matthew Wade for last year’s home series against South Africa, which the tourists won 1-0 courtesy of a 309-run victory in the final Test in Perth.

The veteran gloveman, who averages 35 with the bat in his 44 Tests, returned to the team for the third Test in India after Wade was injured, but lost his place again for the final match of the series.

There is also room in the squad for 25-year-old Wade. In 12 Tests, he has averaged 34 with the bat, including two centuries.

Commenting on Haddin’s return, selector John Inverarity said: “We feel it’s important to have a senior, seasoned player support Michael [Clarke] at this time.

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