Prime Minister's XI Team Line-Up Confirmed

Prime Minister's XI Team Line-Up Confirmed

Tim Paine will keep wicket for the PM's XI.

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The squad of players which will form the Australian Prime Minister's XI to take on the touring West Indians in a one-day game in Canberra has been announced.

Former international opener Matthew Hayden will captain the side which includes a number of young players who have been in good form in domestic cricket.

Wicket-keeper Tim Paine is the only other team member with international experience and there is a place for Australian Under-19 captain Mitchell Marsh along with 19-year-old Victorian James Pattinson.

The match, held at the Manuka Oval, takes place 4th February and players from New South Wales and Queensland were not considered as they play a Ford Ranger Cup match on 3rd February.

Australian PM's XI: Matthew Hayden (captain), George Bailey, Tom Cooper, Travis Birt, Mitchell Marsh, Tim Paine, Jon Holland, Ben Oakley, James Pattinson, John Hastings, Peter George, Jordan McLennan (12th man)

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