Veteran batsman Michael Klinger is in line to make his international debut at the age of 36 years after being named in the 13-man Australian T20 squad for the three-match home series against Sri Lanka beginning February 17 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Klinger's inclusion seems to have come in the wake of his recent impressive performance in the Big Bash League (BBL). Wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Paine, who last represented Australia in the ODI series against Bangladesh in April 2011, has also been picked against Lanka. However, a number of first-choice T20 players were unavailable for selection as they will be in India preparing for a four-match Test series starting a day after this T20 series concludes. Australia squad: Aaron Finch (capt), Michael Klinger, Travis Head, Chris Lynn, Moises Henriques, Ashton Turner, Tim Paine (wk), James Faulkner, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Andrew Tye, Jhye Richardson, Billy Stanlake.

Source: dna February 01, 2017 10:48 UTC