Cricket Australia has confirmed the pre-Ashes speculation and named Alex Carey to make his test debut as the replacement wicketkeeper for former captain Tim Paine. The 30-year-old Carey was added Thursday to the 15-man squad for the first two Ashes tests against England. The first Test will begin on December 8 at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Carey was chosen ahead of England-born Josh Inglis. Paine made himself unavailable for selection following a sexting scandal that saw him resign as the Australia test captain two weeks ago. Paine has since been replaced as captain by fast bowler Pat Cummins, with former skipper Steve Smith as his vice-captain.
