Cricket Australia has named its Prime Minister's XI for the upcoming T20 tour match against Sri Lanka on February 15 at Manuka Oval.
Adam Voges will captain the side, while Michael Clarke is coach of the team.
“It’s really pleasing to have a good blend of established players with international experience and some of the country’s brightest young talent representing the Prime Minister’s XI for this year’s match against Sri Lanka,” national talent manager Greg Chappell said.
“Adam Voges as captain will provide a wealth of experience, having played 20 Test matches and captained the Perth Scorchers to the recent KFC Big Bash League title, as will George Bailey and Joe Burns, who have represented Australia in ODI and Test cricket respectively this summer.
“James Pattinson is working his way back from injury and he’s a player of significant interest to the NSP. This match is an opportunity to get him back into some competitive cricket. Daniel Worrall is also coming back from injury, and this is a chance for him to step up his preparation for the back-end of the season."
Prime Minister’s XI - Squad
- Adam Voges, WA - Captain
- George Bailey, TAS
- Joe Burns, QLD
- Alex Carey, SA
- Arjun Nair, NSW
- James Pattinson, VIC
- Will Pucovski, VIC
- Jason Sangha, NSW
- D’Arcy Short, WA
- Henry Thornton, NSW
- Daniel Worrall, SA
- Matthew Gilkes, ACT - 12th man
Coach: Michael Clarke
Australia's three-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka kicks off on Friday, February 17 at the MCG, with games in Geelong and Canberra to follow.
