Pace bowler Brett Lee and all rounder Shane Watson have been included in Australia's squad for next month's Twenty20 World Cup in England, despite not having bowled at international level since last year.
Lee and Watson are expected to bowl in Australia's Twenty20 match against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday.
Lee has not bowled for Australia since the Boxing Day test against South Africa last December after suffering ankle and foot problems. Watson has not bowled since last November due to stress fractures in his back.
The 27-year-old has been playing as a specialist batsman only in the one-day series against Pakistan.
All rounder Andrew Symonds has also been included after battling off field problems, while explosive opening batsman David Warner has also been named for the June 5-21 tournament.
Australia: Ricky Ponting (captain), Michael Clarke, Nathan Bracken, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, James Hopes, David Hussey, Mike Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Peter Siddle, Andrew Symonds, David Warner, Shane Watson.
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