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World Cup 2015: Australia’s Final 15-man squad announced

The 33-year-old Michael Clarke, who is recovering from hamstring surgery will lead the Australia's 15-man squad for the ICC cricket World Cup 2015, but he has to prove his fitness until February 21 for the one-day tournament.

Surprisingly, the all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been included in a squad despite sustaining a hamstring injury during the second Test against India in Brisbane.


The four-times World Cup winners - Australia are the favourites to lift the title once again this year and will start their campaign against England at Melbourne on February 14.

Australia Squad: Michael Clarke (c), George Bailey, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Brad Haddin, Pat Cummins, Xavier Doherty, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, David Warner, Steve Smith, Shane Watson.


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