After their stunning Ashes triumph, Australia have announced a 15-man squad for the upcoming tour against world number one South Africa. The Aussie selectors have added specialist batsmen to the squad. Uncapped Tasmanian Alex Doolan joins Shaun Marsh who returns to the Test scene after almost two years.Chairman of selectors John Inverarity said Number six batsman George Bailey s not included as his game is "less suited to South African bowling attack." Other changes see the return from long-term injury of pace bowlers James Pattinson and Jackson Bird.The 15-member Australian squad comprises: Michael Clarke (capt), Brad Haddin (vice-capt), Jackson Bird, Alex Doolan, James Faulkner, Ryan Harris, Mitchell Johnson, Shaun Marsh, Nathan Lyon, James Pattinson, Chris Rogers, Peter Siddle, Steve Smith, David Warner, Shane Watson.The squad departs on the 29th of this month.All-rounder James Faulkner who stays back to play in the T20 series against England, will join the team during the 3-day warm-up game in Potchefstroom beginning on February 5.
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