Brad Hogg picked in Australia WC T20 squad

Australia named an unchanged squad from the one that will face Pakistan in UAE for the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Sri Lanka in September and October. 

George Bailey has been named captain of the squad, while former T20 captain Cameron White finds a spot as well. The spin attack comprises the experienced Brad Hogg and uncapped Maxwell along with left arm spinner Doherty. Young paceman Pat Cummins also finds a place and will partner Hilfenhaus, Starc and McKay to complete the pace attack. 

Dan Christian and Shane Watson are the all-rounders in the line up, while Matthew Wade is the lone wicket-keeper. 

"A real strength of the squad is its flexibility and versatility. It's a well-balanced side that will provide the captain, George Bailey, with plenty of options in both the batting line-up and bowling possibilities." said John Inverarity, the chief selector. 

"The seam bowling has depth with Clint McKay, Pat Cummins, Ben Hilfenhaus and Mitch Starc along with all-rounders Shane Watson and Dan Christian, and to a lesser extent Michael Hussey, who could be useful for an occasional over or two. Similarly there is depth in the spin bowling department with Brad Hogg, Xavier Doherty and also allrounders Glenn Maxwell and David Hussey. You can then add to that the possibility of the wrist spin of Cameron White and David Warner. 

"There is a great deal of explosive strike power in the batting line-up that could see Matthew Wade at six, Cameron White at seven and either Dan Christian or Glenn Maxwell at eight. There is also a good blend of left and right handers with David Warner, Michael Hussey and Wade likely to be in the top seven. 

"The ICC World Twenty20 promises to be a very exciting event as T20 cricket is so unpredictable. Our squad will be well prepared and we look forward to them playing some outstanding cricket and acquitting themselves especially well." 

The notable omissions are Steven Smith, who had an excellent IPL, Mitchell Marsh and Ryan Harris. Australia will play Pakistan in 3 T20s in September before leaving to Sri Lanka. 

Squad: George Bailey (c), Shane Watson, Dan Christian, Patrick Cummins, Xavier Doherty, Ben Hilfenhaus, Brad Hogg, David Hussey, Mike Hussey, Glenn Maxwell, Clint McKay, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Cameron White