Australia confirm Alex Carey as wicketkeeper for first two Ashes Tests

BRISBANE: Alex Carey will make his debut for Australia in the first Test against England at Gabba on December 8 after Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel added him to the 15-player squad to replace former captain and wicketkeeper Tim Paine, who withdrew from the team following an off the field scandal.

South Australia's Carey emerged victorious in the high-stakes battle to replace Paine and has been picked for the first two matches of the men's Ashes Series after the selectors reposed faith in him to take charge, Cricket Australia confirmed on Thursday.

The 30-year-old Carey was preferred over the younger Josh Inglis and barring any late hiccup will receive his Baggy Green at the Gabba on December 8, becoming the 461st player to represent Australia in men's Test cricket.

George Bailey, chairman of Australia's National Selection Panel said, "Alex has been a regular member of the national side in white-ball cricket, particularly in the one-day game. He is an excellent cricketer and a fine individual who will bring many great strengths into the team. He will be a very deserved holder of baggy green cap number 461." IANS

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