In his early days, Andrew Symonds was just a belligerent hitter of cricket ball, suited of one day format. but as days went by, Andrew grew up into one of the finest fielders and useful off-spinner besides being extremely dangerous number 5 batsman. he also proved himself as a test cricketer in his glory days.Then, world saw Symonds another aspect = alcohol trouble! Slowly, he became controversy's favorite child, losing his place in Australian team. Come April 22, Andrew Symonds returns to Aussie cricket team with the ODI series against Pakistan in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from 22nd April 2009. Can Symonds make a successful return? only time will tell.Also making a comeback is Brett Lee. Once the fastest bowler in the world, Lee lost his place due to bad form and then went for a injury surgery. With Ashes series coming in 3 months time, Aussie selectors will be analyzing their bench strength during this ODI series versus Pakistan and Brett Lee is their biggest hope!3rd big name to make a comeback is Shane Watson. All rounder has had a injury prone career but he has performed everytime he plays. He can open the innings, he bowls medium pace tightly and fields well too. Watson will be captained by Michael Clarke who himself isn't in great batting form.Callum Ferguson won all hearts in South Africa, stabilizing the middle order and playing well with tailenders. This will be Ferguson's first trip to sub-continent and hence, it will be interesting to see how he counters spinners in favorable conditions.Brad Haddin, the wicket keeper, has been named as the vice captain of this 14 member squad while Ben Laughlin, the medium pacer, retains his place along with Brett Geeves and James Hopes.Shaun Marsh also makes a comeback, after missing 4 months of cricket due to injury.Australia squad vs Pakistan : ODI series in Middle East :-Michael Clarke (c), Brad Haddin (vc), Nathan Bracken, Callum Ferguson, Brett Geeves, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, James Hopes, David Hussey, Ben Laughlin, Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, Andrew Symonds, Shane Watson.
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