Voges added to Australia squad
01/09/2009 8:43 AM
West Australian batsman Adam Voges - who famously missed Australia's limited-overs series in South Africa earlier this year because of his wedding – has been added to the one-day squad on the tour of England.
The 29-year-old replaces injured wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, who had surgery on a fractured finger last week.
Voges was recalled to the national team for the ICC Champions Trophy and the two Twenty20 matches against England – he scored an unbeaten 11 in the opening match at Old Trafford - but has now been included in the 50-over format as well.
"I am really excited to be honest. It was a bit of a shock for me to get the call-up," Voges told Cricket Australia TV.
"I've got a small window here, a small opportunity so it's up to me to make the most of it and hopefully I can do that with another good innings tomorrow."
National Selection Panel chairman Andrew Hilditch said: "With Brad Haddin's injury, the NSP has taken the opportunity to add Adam Voges to Australia's squad for the seven one-day internationals against England."
"Adam will now stay with the squad for the remainder of the VB Tour of England before travelling with the team to the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa."
Voges last week spoke of his relief after receiving the call to take his place in the Australian squad, after initially fearing he may never play for his country again.
"There was never going to be any guarantees that I'd get further selection," Voges said.
"They (the selectors) always said from the start that there wasn't going to be any hard feelings, and to still be in their minds and still be seen as an option for Australia is great."