Australia Name T20 Squad Against Sri Lanka

Melbourne: Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and paceman Peter Siddle are expected to return from injuries for Australia's opening match of the 2010-11 summer season after being included Monday in the Twenty20 squad to play Sri Lanka.

Michael Clarke will lead the squad against Sri Lanka in Perth on Sunday.

Batting all-rounder Shane Watson was also recalled after having a break during Australia's rain-restricted 1-0 limited-overs series loss in India.

Mitchell Johnson and Mike Hussey were omitted from the T20 line-up in order to play domestic first-class cricket to prepare for the upcoming Ashes series against England.

Australia squad: Michael Clarke (captain), Cameron White (vice-captain), Brad Haddin, John Hastings, David Hussey, Clint McKay, Dirk Nannes, Stephen O'Keefe, Peter Siddle, Steve Smith, David Warner, Shane Watson.

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