Clarke retained as Australian T20 skipper by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:	MJ Clarke
Event:	Australia in British Isles 2010

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DateLine: 24th May 2010

 

Michael Clarke has retained the captaincy of Australia's Twenty20 squad for the tour of The British Isles starting June 17.

 

Before the Twenty20s against Pakistan, Australia will play a one-dayer against Ireland on June 17 in Dublin, followed by a June 22 to July 3 five-ODI series against England. Ricky Ponting will lead the side in these matches with Clarke as his deputy.

 

A fit again Shaun Marsh has walked back into the one-day fold and with the 50 over world cup looming around in eight months time the Australian side is of to finding the right combination. Marsh had been laid low by a back problem since February this year. The squad also has emerging all-rounder Steve Smith.

 

Pacer Brett Lee, who is recovering from a thumb injury, will have to wait a little more before attempting an international comeback as physio Alex Kountouris said he still hasn't started bowling.

 

After the Twenty20s, Australia will also play a two-match Test series against Pakistan, the squad for which would be announced later.

 

Australia ODI Squad : Ricky Ponting (c), Michael Clarke (vc), Doug Bollinger, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Ryan Harris, James Hopes, Mike Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Shaun Marsh, Clint McKay, Steve Smith, Shane Watson, Cameron White.

 

Australia Twenty20 Squad : Michael Clarke (c), Cameron White (vc), Daniel Christian, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris, Nathan Hauritz, David Hussey, Mike Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Dirk Nannes, Steven Smith, Shaun Tait, David Warner, Shane Watson.