Frank Worrell Trophy and Ashes Squad

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Australia's Frank Worrell Trophy/Ashes squad Michael Clarke (c), Steve Smith (vc), Fawad Ahmed, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris (Ashes only), Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Peter Nevill, Chris Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc, Adam Voges, David Warner, Shane Watson Victoria's Fawad Ahmed has got the nod ahead of Ashton Agar as Australia's second spinner in their Test squad for the tours of the West Indies and the UK for the Ashes. And veteran Western Australian Adam Voges has been rewarded for his record-breaking domestic season with a Test call-up. Ahmed took a competition high 48 wickets for Victoria in the Bupa Sheffield Shield this season, including an eight-wicket haul in the final, while Agar also had an excellent season with 31 wickets at 30.48 for Western Australia. Agar had been called into Australia's Test squad for the final Commonwealth Bank against India in January, but Ahmed's brilliant end to the Shield season meant he got the nod for his first Test tour for Australia. The leg-spinner was born in Pakistan and was only granted Australian citizenship in 2013. He played a role in Australia's limited overs series that followed the 2013 Ashes tour. Australia will take four fast bowlers to the West Indies; Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Peter Siddle. Ryan Harris will miss the tour of the Caribbean due to the birth of his first child but has been named in the Ashes squad. NSW wicketkeeper Peter Nevill has been selected ahead of Matthew Wade as back-up to Brad Haddin. “The Test team has performed very well in recent times, but the big challenge is to do that away from home," said National Selector Rod Marsh. “We believe this squad has sufficient depth for these important Test matches against the West Indies and England and will give us the best chance of success. “Adam Voges and Fawad Ahmed had sensational seasons at domestic level and their performances just couldn’t be ignored. They thoroughly deserve their call-up and the opportunity to be a part of this squad. We believe that both can play important roles in the side if required. “Adam had one of the great seasons in Sheffield Shield history. He is an experienced player and quality character who will add talent and leadership to the touring party. “Fawad has worked incredibly hard on his game and has demonstrated throughout the season that he can be a consistent wicket taker. “Peter Nevill has been on our radar for some time and deserves his opportunity through weight of runs and performances behind the stumps. He has also demonstrated impressive leadership qualities which have caught our eye.” Fast bowler James Pattinson has been ruled out of the tour of the West Indies due to a left hamstring injury he picked up during the Sheffield Shield final. "James’ injury is similar to the one he sustained during round eight of the Sheffield Shield," said CA Physiotherapist Alex Kountouris. "Scans confirmed that he has a moderate grade injury that will require intensive rehabilitation over the coming weeks. "Unfortunately, the rehabilitation time for that injury as well as the need to build his workloads means he will not be available for the tour of the West Indies. "We will continue to monitor his progress to determine his availability for the rest of the winter.” The squad departs for the West Indies on 19 May. Cricket Australia has also announced the squad for the Australia A tour of India and the 2015-16 contracted player list.

Frank Worrell Trophy and Ashes Squad