Australia announced Ashes squad for VB Tour of England

April 26 2013: The National Selection Panel (NSP) today announced the following 16-player squad for the 2013 Ashes Series during Australia’s VB Tour of England.

The Australian Ashes squad is:Michael Clarke (C),Brad Haddin (VC), Jackson Bird, Ed Cowan, James Faulkner, Ryan Harris, Phil Hughes, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, James Pattinson, Chris Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc, Mathew Wade, David Warner, Shane Watson.

Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been named as Australia vice-captain for the upcoming Ashes series in England.

The 35-year-old replaces Shane Watson, who stepped down as Michael Clarke's deputy after the troubled tour on India but remains part of the 16-man squad.

The first Ashes Test begins at Trent Bridge on 10 July, with two tour matches before that, while Australia A will take on Scotland, Ireland and Gloucestershire, with the first match getting under way in Edinburgh on 7 June.

VB Tour of England
26-29 June: Tour match v Somerset
2-5 July: Tour match v Worcestershire
10-14 July: 1st Test, Trent Bridge
18-22 July: 2nd Test, Lord’s
26-28 July: Tour match v Sussex
1-5 August: 3rd Test, Old Trafford
9-13 August: 4th Test, Durham
16-17 August: Tour match v Northamptonshire or England Lions (TBC)
21-25 August: 5th Test, The Oval